KR20190001779U - A device generating magnetic field for treatment of a patient - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a treatment device for generating a time-varying magnetic field for body shaping of a patient, comprising a control unit (42), at least one connection for at least one energy source (33, 38), at least one energy storage device 35, 40), at least one switching device (34, 39), and a plurality of applicators, each of the applicators comprising a casing (6) and a magnetic field generating device (36, 41); Each of the applicators being configured to remain in direct contact with the patient by a positioning member, the body region comprising: a thigh; Saddleback, buttocks, abdomen, buttocks, tummy area or arms;
At least one energy storage device (35, 40) having a capacitance in the range of 5 nF to 100 mF is charged by at least one energy source (33, 38) at a voltage of at least 100 V and an inductance in the range of 1 nH to 500 mH A magnetic flux density in the range of 0.5 to 7 tesla, a repetition rate in the range of 1 to 700 Hz, an impulse period in the range of 3 to 3000 s, at least 300 The control unit 42 is configured to generate an impulse of a plurality of time-varying magnetic fields having magnetic fluxes in the range of 70 to 60000 Tcm < ² > and a maximum value of the magnetic flux density derivative of T / s to 800 kT / 40 from the energy storage devices 35, 40 to the plurality of magnetic field generators 36, 41 or from the at least one energy storage device 35, 40 to the plurality of magnetic field generators 36, Do not offer (34, 39) so as to form a plurality of magnetic pulses, each constituted by one impulse of a time-varying magnetic field sufficient to provide sufficient energy to induce muscle contraction, and a magnetic field not having a magnetic field or insufficient to induce muscle contraction ), And the control unit (42) is configured to combine a plurality of subsequent magnetic pulses into a train that lasts for a first time period and to cause at least one switching device 34, 39), and the control unit (42) is configured to form a burst consisting of one train lasting for a first time period and a second time period longer than the time period of at least one magnetic pulse in the train And the control unit 42 is configured to disable the generation of the time-varying magnetic field for the second time period, (42) is configured to control the energy provided to the plurality of magnetic field generators (36, 41) so as not to generate a magnetic field during the second time period or to generate a magnetic field insufficient to induce muscle contraction, ; The control unit 42 is configured to operate the treatment device to generate a plurality of bursts.

Description

Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a magnetic field generating device for treating a patient,

The present invention relates generally to devices and methods that use the effects of magnetic and induced electric fields on biological structures.

Known devices are limited in their core parameters that do not allow satisfactory enhancement of the visual appearance. As a result, a new device is needed.

Therapeutic devices generate time-varying magnetic fields for treatment of cellulite, reducing fat cells and / or increasing muscle volume or strength. Therapeutic devices optimize energy use, increase efficiency, and provide new treatments. Magnetic impulses can occur in monophasic, biphasic, or polyphasic systems. The coils are made of individually insulated wires that significantly reduce eddy currents. The coil can be flexibly attached to the casing of the applicator. The coil may be cooled by an air mover on the circumference of the coil. The coil may optionally be a planar coil.

The time-varying magnetic field induces muscle contraction at a higher repetition rate, and the contraction becomes stronger. Treatment may be used to reduce the number and / or volume of adipose cells and to improve the visual appearance of the treated body area through targeted muscle contraction. Also, strong muscle contraction at higher repetition rates leads to mechanical movement of all layers near the contracted muscle. This method causes remodeling and / or emergence of collagen and elastin fibers.

While the operation of the present invention has been described herein as a sequence of steps in a particular order, it is understood that steps of any method of the present invention may alternatively be performed in a different order, unless explicitly stated otherwise. In some embodiments, some or all of the steps may be repeated.

Terms

The biological structure is at least one nerve, neuromuscular plate, muscle fiber, adipocyte or tissue, collagen, elastin or skin.

The body region includes any other tissue except muscle or muscle groups, buttocks, saddlebag, love handle, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, arms, limbs and / or pelvic floor.

Muscles include at least one of muscle fibers, muscle tissue or groups, neuromuscular plates, or nerves that stimulate at least one muscle fiber.

The impulse refers to a magnetic stimulus, i.e., the generation / application of a magnetic field. This is the time period when the switch is switched. The impulse may consist of a single-phase time-varying magnetic field, an abnormal time-varying magnetic field or a polyphase time-varying magnetic field sufficient to induce muscle contraction.

A pulse refers to a treatment period consisting of a time period with no impulse and magnetic field generation or insufficient time to induce muscle contraction, i.e. a time period from the rising / falling edge to the next rising / falling edge between the two impulses .

The repetition rate refers to the frequency at which the pulse is emitted; This is derived from the time period of the pulse. This is the same frequency that switches the switch to the on state.

The hardware panel refers to at least one hardware component used to control the treatment. The hardware panel includes at least one of an operator and an input interface for inputting treatment parameters by the processing unit to control treatment.

1 is a cross section of a magnetic applicator.
Figures 2A-2E illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an applicator.
Figures 3A-3C show positioning arms.
Figures 4A and 4B illustrate a circuit for providing high power pulses to a coil.
Figure 5 shows the dimensions of the coil.
6 is a graph showing the voltage drop of the capacitor.
Figure 7 illustrates an exemplary treatment duty cycle.
Figure 8 shows an exemplary embodiment of a treatment device comprising two circuits generating an independent magnetic field.
Figure 9 shows an exemplary trapezoidal envelope.

The treatment device may comprise at least one magnetic field generating device, such as a coil. Alternatively, the treatment device may comprise a plurality of coils. The at least one applicator may include at least one coil.

The coil can be composed of litz-wires, and each wire is separately insulated. Each individual conductor is coated with a nonconductive material such that the coil constitutes a plurality of insulating wires. The insulation of the wire is a significant improvement and leads to a significant reduction of induced eddy currents. The small diameter of the wire significantly reduces the self-heating of the coil and thus increases the efficiency of the treatment device.

The dynamic force generated by the current pulse through the wire of the coil causes vibration and unwanted noise. The wire of the coil may be impregnated under pressure to remove air bubbles between the wires. The space between the wires can be filled with a suitable material that induces integration, preservation and electrical insulation of the system. Suitable rigid impregnating materials such as resin and elastic materials such as PTE may also be used. The coil provided as a solid material suppresses vibration and resonance caused by movement of the individual insulating wires. Therefore, noise is reduced.

The coil may be a hand held applicator; For example, a chair, a built-in applicator in a bed; Or may be attached to the case of an applicator, for example a stand-alone applicator on a mechanical fastener. The treatment device may preferably include a human machine interface (HMI) for displaying and / or adjusting treatment parameters. The HMI may include at least one button, a handle, a slide control, a pointer or a keyboard. Alternatively, the HMI may include an audiovisual input / output device, such as a PC, including a touch screen, a display unit, an input unit, and / or a graphical user interface.

At least one fastening point ensures the connection of the coil to the casing such that the main part of the coil and the main part of the casing of the applicator are spaced apart. The spacing should be at least 0.1 mm so that air can flow easily. Alternatively, the spacing may be at least 1 mm, most preferably at least 5 mm to enable cooling medium flow. The gap between the coil and the casing may be used for spontaneous or controlled cooling. The coil may be cooled by a fluid, for example air, water or oil. The fastening points can eliminate the vibration of the wires that can be delivered to the casing of the applicator and thus reduce the noise of the treatment device.

Figure 1 is a cross-section of an applicator that allows for better flow on the lower and upper sides of the coil and thus permits more efficient heat dissipation. The treatment device includes a fastening point 3 for connecting the coil to the casing of the coil 1, the circuit wiring 2 and the applicator (not shown). The fastening point 3 is preferably made of a flexible material, but a rigid material can be used as well. The attachment portion may be provided by an elastic material, for example, silicone, gum or other flexible manner. The fastening point 3 can be located on the outer circumferential side of the coil. However, these fastening points can be disposed on the lower or upper side of the coil.

The fastening point 3 connects the coil to the case of the applicator at at least one point. Alternatively, the coil may be attached to the casing of the applicator through a circular rigid member surrounding the coil. The outer circumference of the circular rigid member may be attached to the casing of the applicator. The coil can be flexibly attached to the inner circumference of the circular rigid member by at least one attachment point. Alternatively, the coil may be attached to the circular member by its entire circumference.

The fastening points 3 hold the coil and the main part of the case of the applicator apart, so that fluid (which may be air or any liquid) can flow between them. At least one blower 4 may be arranged around the circumference of the coil or perpendicular to the coil. The blower may be any known type of device that directs the fluid, e.g., the outside air that is directed into the case of the applicator. The blower may be, for example, a fan or a suction pump. In yet another embodiment, the outside air may be cooled before being introduced into the case. The blower may have an inlet disposed around the circumference of the coil for injecting air to remove heat from the coil. A connection tube (not shown) may ensure the connection of the applicator with the energy source and / or control unit of the treatment device. The connecting tube may also include a conduit of fluid, e.g., pressurized air.

Arrow 5 represents air flow through the applicator. This arrangement of blowers causes air to bypass the coils from the upper and lower (patient's) sides. The outlet may preferably be disposed on the upper side of the casing. The outlet may include a plurality of apertures to permit unobstructed removal of the heated cooling medium from the casing of the applicator. By disposing the blower around the circumference of the coil instead of the top / bottom of the coil, the blower 4 does not interfere with the magnetic flux peak and its service life, and reliability is increased.

Figure 2a is an exemplary embodiment of a casing of an applicator. The schematic comprises a casing (6) which may comprise an outlet (7) arranged on the upper side of the casing (6). The applicator may further comprise a handle (8) on the upper side of the casing. The handle 8 may be used to manually position the applicator. The connection tube 9 not only ensures the connection of the applicator with the energy source and / or the control unit of the treatment device, but also ensures connection to the source of the fluid. However, the conduits of the fluid 10 may also be separately connected.

The connecting tube 9 may comprise a connector for connecting the applicator to the treatment device. The connector can be connected to the connecting tube 9 either at its first end between the connecting tube 9 and the casing 6 or at the second end between the casing of the treatment device and the connecting tube 9. The applicator comprising the coil can preferably be connected to the magnetic treatment device independently on the positioning arm by means of a connector. The connector may be any type of electromechanical connector that provides electrical communication of the applicator to the treatment device. The mechanical connection may be provided by an additional latching mechanism known in the art. The applicator may be replaced by another applicator. Each applicator may include a unique identifier of the applicator for communication with the control unit of the treatment device. Communication can be done through NFC, RFID, ZigBee, IRDC, Bluetooth or wired communication. Alternatively, the applicator may include a mechanical identifier, such as a specific combination of a plurality of pins, in a pattern.

Figure 2B shows a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a recessed applicator. The applicator includes a handling member (8) as a recess (11) of the applicator. The recesses may enable insertion of positioning members such as length-adjustable belts. The handling member 8 can also be used for manual positioning of the applicator. The handling member 8 may preferably be at the center of the applicator.

Figure 2c shows a top view of the recessed applicator. The applicator may preferably include a marker 12 over the center of the coil. The marker 12 allows the operator to comfortably position the applicator. The markers may be recesses in the surface of the casing. Alternatively, the markers can be different surface covers. Alternatively, the upper side of the casing may comprise two colors. One color may be on the coil to enable precise positioning of the applicator. The remainder of the applicator may be of a different color.

Alternatively, the applicator may be configured to fit the body region of the patient, including the legs, arms, buttocks or abdomen. The applicator may be shaped to correspond to a body region of the patient, such as a limb. The shape may include a recess for retaining the body area at the correct treatment location. The body area applicator (hereinafter, the BR applicator) may have a plurality of sizes configured to fit the body region of the patient according to the needs of the patient.

The BR applicator may include a first portion on the patient side, i.e., the first portion may contact the patient. The BR applicator may include a second portion on a side opposite the first portion, i.e., the second portion may be further from the patient than the first portion.

Figures 2d and 2e illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a BR applicator 44 used in limbs. The first side portion 45 may be at least partially concave. The first side portion 45 may be V-shaped or preferably U-shaped. The radius of curvature of the first side portion 45 is at least 1 mm, preferably in the range of 10 to 750 mm, more preferably in the range of 50 to 500 mm, most preferably in the range of 60 to 250 mm or 1 m Lt; / RTI > The radius of curvature may correspond to the size of the limb. The at least partially concave first side portion 45 may be part of the total curvature of the elliptical or circular shape. The first side portion may be at least a 5 [deg.] Section of the total curvature, and this section is preferably in the range of 10 to 270 [deg.], More preferably in the range of 30 to 235 [deg.], And most preferably in the range of 60 to 135 degrees. During treatment, the first side portion may be configured to retain limbs within the first side portion. The first side portion can provide a stable equilibrium for the treated body area. Although the limb is able to move by muscle contraction, the limbs of the patient can be maintained within the first side portion. The lateral movement and / or rotation of the limb may be limited due to the first lateral portion, and the limb may be in a stable position. The rotational movement for the BR applicator can be limited by attaching the BR applicator to the body region.

The second side portion 46 may preferably be on the opposite side of the BR applicator 44 with respect to the first side portion 45. The second side portion 46 may be substantially planar. The second side portion may be configured to hold the applicator on a patient support that the patient may lie during treatment. In an exemplary embodiment, the second side portion may include a positioning mechanism for manually adjusting the position of the coil in the BR applicator.

The BR applicator 44 may be affixed to the patient by a positioning mechanism such as a length adjustable belt that may be flexible. In an exemplary embodiment, the length adjustable belt may be secured to the recess / cutout 47 at the first end 48 of the first side portion 45. The second end 49 of the first side portion 45 may include a clip mechanism for securing the length adjustable member within the recess 50 and the recess 50. The clip 51 can move around the pin 52 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The clip can be deflected by a spring. Alternatively, the clip may be locked by a suitable locking mechanism or by any other movement constraining method. The clip may include a fastener (53) on the lower side of the clip to fix the correct length of the length adjustable member. The fastener can be a hook-and-loop fastener, such as a Velcro fastener, a pin type, and the like.

In an alternative embodiment, the BR applicator may include a counterpart to the portion comprising the coil. The at least one mating portion may be configured to hold the BR applicator in a static position relative to the body region. The counterpart may preferably be disposed on the opposite side of the body region. The counterpart may be attached to a portion comprising the coil by means of a flexible member or a length adjustable belt. Alternatively, the mating portion may be attached by a hinge, by a suitable locking mechanism such as a clip, spring clip, pin type, or the like, or in any other manner. The portion including the mating portion and the coil may preferably at least partially surround the limb.

The coil may not be planar. The coil may be conical, convex and / or concave, for example, a double convex, a flat convex, a positive meniscus, a negative meniscus, a flat concave or a double concave concave. The non-planar shape of the coil may enable a larger cooling surface, and cooling may be more efficient. In addition, the non-planar shape may move the peaks of the magnetic field closer / farther away from the patient, or the profile of the magnetic field may be adjusted by the non-planar shape of the coil. Treatment with non-planar coils may be more efficient than treatment with planar coils. The magnetic flux density generated by the coil, which is sufficient to cause muscle contraction, may be a lower value than the planar coil. Heat dissipation can be improved by the larger surface cooled by the cooling medium. Power consumption can be lower.

The applicator may be made of a biocompatible material, such as a fluid sterilizable plastic, that enables high hygiene standards.

The static position of the at least one applicator may be provided by a positioning member. The positioning member may be, for example, an arm or an adjustable flexible belt. The positioning member can ensure close attachment of the applicator within the proximal portion of the body region or, alternatively, direct contact with the patient. Direct contact with a patient may include direct contact with the patient's skin, i. E., Contact of the applicator comprising the patient ' s skin and coil, or contact of the applicator with the patient ' s skin through a garment or any other object have. Alternatively, the positioning member may have an applicator that includes a coil that is not in contact with the skin of the patient.

The positioning member may include a buckle for adjusting the length of the belt. The applicator may be disposed within a predefined position of the belt. Alternatively, the applicator may be configured to be movable along the positioning member, e.g., the shape of the applicator may preferably be concave, e.g., V-shaped or U-shaped. The positioning member may be inserted into the recess of the applicator itself. The position of the applicator can be adjusted by limited movement along the positioning member because the positioning member can be used as a guide member. However, the applicator may not be fixed in a specific static position. The position of the applicator can be dynamically adjusted during treatment according to the needs of the patient. The position of the applicator can be adjusted manually by the operator or automatically by the treatment device. In one exemplary embodiment, a plurality of applicators may be used to treat larger body regions, such as the buttocks, abdomen or thighs, or pair muscles.

The positioning member may be rigid and the applicator may be suspended from the positioning member. The positioning arm may include a plurality of movable members, which may be articulated. The movement of the at least one movable member may be translational and / or rotational. The positioning arm may include a joint that provides at least one degree of freedom for the at least one positioning arm. In a more preferred embodiment, the positioning arm comprises a plurality of degrees of freedom, for example, two, three or more degrees of freedom. An example of such a positioning arm may be an open kinematic chain including at least two, more preferably four, even more preferably six degrees of freedom. The fixed frame of the open kinematic chain may be the body of the treatment device. The end point of the kinematic chain may be an applicator and / or a coil.

Figure 3A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a treatment device 13 that includes a positioning arm 14 for positioning an applicator (not shown). The treatment device 13 may comprise a wheel 15 for moving the treatment device. The wheel can be propelled. The plurality of wheels may preferably be external to the bottom protrusion of the body of the treatment device to provide enhanced stability of the treatment device.

Figure 3b shows the positioning arm 14 comprising a movable link 16 connected by a joint 17 enabling two, four most preferably six degrees of freedom. Three of these joints can be locked by a locking mechanism such as a screw mechanism. The positioning arm may include a support member for attaching the connection tube to the positioning arm. The support member may hold the connecting tube in a direction parallel to the positioning arm.

Positioning arm 14 is attached to treatment device 13 (not shown) at a first end of positioning arm 18. In an exemplary embodiment, the positioning arm is attached to the circumferential side of the case of the treatment device. The positioning arm further includes a hollow sleeve (19) at the second end (20). The sleeve 18 includes a gap 21 for removably attaching the applicator 6 to the positioning arm 14.

The positioning arm may include a member (43) for guiding the connecting tube.

3C shows an applicator 6 that can be removably attached to the positioning arm 14. As shown in Fig. The connection of the applicator 6 to the positioning arm is enabled by a locking mechanism. The applicator (6) includes a latching member (22) biased by an elastic member. The latching member 22 is configured to fit in the gap 20 in the hollow sleeve 18 at the second end of the positioning arm. The applicator 6 is attached to the positioning arm 12 by inserting the applicator 6 into the sleeve 18 and locking the latching member 22 within the gap 20. [ The applicator can be removed by pressing the latching member and pulling the applicator away from the sleeve.

Figures 4A and 4B illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a circuit for providing high power pulses to a coil. The proposed circuit includes an energy storage device, for example, charging the capacitor from an energy source, repeatedly switching the switching device, e.g., a switch, and discharging the capacitor to the coil to generate a time-varying magnetic field . Either the energy source or the switch, or alternatively both the energy source and the switch may be controlled by the control unit 42. The control unit 42 may be able to adjust and / or adjust the parameters described in this document to generate a time-varying magnetic field for treatment. The control unit 42 can disable the generation of the magnetic field by the coil. The adjustment may be performed by a predetermined protocol via the HMI or by an operator / end user of the device.

Referring to FIG. 4A, the circuit for providing a high power pulse to the treatment device includes a series connection to switch 23 and coil 24. The switch 23 and the coil 24 are connected together in parallel with the capacitor 25. The capacitor 25 is charged by the energy source 26 and the capacitor 25 is then discharged via the switch 23 to the coil 24.

During the second half period of the LC resonance, the polarity on the capacitor 25 is reversed compared to the energy source 26. In this second half cycle, there is a collision between the energy sources 26, where the voltage on both terminals and negative terminals is typically several thousand volts. The capacitor 25 is also charged with a positive voltage and a negative voltage, typically several thousand volts. As a result, in the circuit, there is consequently twice the voltage of the energy source 26. Thus, the energy source 26 and all the parts connected in the circuit are designed for high voltage loads. Thus, a protective resistor and / or protection circuit 27 must be placed between the energy source 26 and the capacitor 25.

Figure 4B shows a circuit for providing high power pulses for improved functionality of the therapy device. The coil 28 and the capacitor 29 are connected in series and are arranged in parallel to the switch 30. The capacitor 29 is charged through the coil 28. To provide an energy pulse, a controlled short of the energy source 31 is generated through the switch 30. In this manner, high voltage loads at the terminals of the energy source 31 during the second half of the LC resonance associated with known devices are avoided. The voltage on the terminal of the energy source 31 during the second half of the LC resonance is the same voltage as the voltage drop on the switch 30.

The capacitance of the capacitor is in the range of 5 nF to 100 mF, preferably in the range of 25 nF to 50 mF, more preferably in the range of 100 nF to 10 mF, even more preferably in the range of 1 μF to 1 mF, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 500 F. ≪ / RTI >

The capacitor can be charged to a voltage of at least 100, 250, 500, 1000, 1500, 2500 V or more.

The capacitor may provide a current pulse discharge of at least 100, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, 2000 A or more. The current may correspond to the value of the peak magnetic flux density of the magnetic field generated by the coil.

The switch 30 may be any kind of switch such as a diode, MOSFET, JFET, IGBT, BJT, thyristor or a combination thereof. Depending on the type of component, the load of the energy source 31 is reduced to several volts, e.g., 1-10 volts. As a result, it is not necessary to protect the energy source 31 from a high voltage load, for example several thousand volts. The use of protection resistors and / or protection circuits is reduced or eliminated. This design simplifies the circuit used, increases the efficiency of energy use, and provides greater safety.

The inductance of the coil can range up to 1 H, or in the range of 1 nH to 500 mH, or in the range of 1 nH to 50 mH, preferably in the range of 50 nH to 10 mH, more preferably in the range of 500 nH to 1 mH, May range from 1 to 500 [mu] H.

Figure 5 shows the bottom protrusion of an exemplary embodiment of a circular planar coil. The coil has an outer diameter (D); Inner diameter (d); Characterized by dimensions including an inner radius (r) and an outer radius (R). The coil is further characterized by areas A1 and A2.

Region A1 is associated with dimensions r and d. Region A1 does not include windings. Region A1 can be represented by a core. The core may preferably be an air core. Alternatively, the core may be a transmissive material having a high field saturation, such as an iron alloy, for example, pamelite, permalloy or silicon iron / steel.

Region A2 is associated with the dimensions R and D. Region A2 includes the coil itself, i.e., the windings of the coil.

The dimension r is in the range of 1 to 99% of the dimension R, more preferably in the range of 2 to 95% or 3 to 80% of the dimension R, even more preferably in the range of 4 to 60% or 6 to 50% And most preferably in the range of 7 to 40%. The dimensions of r and R can be used to achieve a convenient shape of the generated magnetic field.

In an exemplary embodiment, the coil diameter D is 100 mm and the dimension r is 10% of the dimension R. [ In this exemplary case, the dimension R is 50 mm and the dimension r is 5 mm.

Region A2 includes a plurality of windings. One winding may comprise a plurality of wires, preferably insulating wires. The windings are preferably arranged densely, and most preferably one winding contacts the adjacent windings. The winding area A2 may be at least 0.99 cm < ² >. The winding area A2 can be in the range of 4 to 7900 cm ² , preferably in the range of 9 to 1950 cm ² , more preferably in the range of 15 to 975 cm ² , and most preferably in the range of 45 to 450 cm ² have.

Alternatively, the windings may include gaps between each other. The gap may be up to 50, 25, 15, 10, 5, 1, 0.5 or 0.1% of the dimension (R-r).

The total coil surface, that is, A1 + A2 may be at least 1 cm ² range. Within up to a total coil surface is 8000 cm ^2, or 5 to 8000 range of the cm ^2, preferably 10 to 2000, the range of the cm ^2, more preferably 20 range of 1 to 1000 cm ^2, most preferably of 50 to a range of 500 cm ² Lt; / RTI >

The core region A1 may range from 0.01% to 99% of the total coil surface. Alternatively, the core region A1 can be in the range of 0.05% to 95%, preferably in the range of 0.5% to 90%, more preferably in the range of 1% to 75%, more preferably in the range of 5% to 60% And most preferably in the range of 10% to 40%.

The total weight of the coil may range from 1 gram to 50 kg. The total weight of the coil is preferably in the range of 10 grams to 25 kilograms, more preferably in the range of 0.1 to 15 kilograms, even more preferably in the range of 0.5 to 10 kilograms, most preferably at the kilogram level, 1 kg, 2 kg, 3 kg, 5 kg or more.

The magnetic fluence is defined by Equation (1).

Here, MF is magnetic fluence [T · cm ² ]; B _PP is the maximum peak-to-peak magnetic flux density generated by the coil [T]; A _MFGD is the area of the coil [cm ² ]. The coil may be in the range of 5 to 60000 T · cm ² , or in the range of 60 to 60000 T · cm ² , or in the range of 70 to 60000 T · cm ² , or in the range of 5 to 40000 T · cm ² , 20000 T · range cm ^2, more preferably from 75 to 15000 T · range cm ^2, still more preferably 80 to 2000 T · range of cm ² or 60000 T · time-varying magnetic field of the magnetic fluence to the cm ² Can be generated.

The winding magnetic fluence is defined by equation (2).

Here, WMF is the winding magnetic flux [T · cm ² ]; B _PP is the maximum peak-to-peak magnetic flux density generated by the coil [T]; A ₂ is the winding area of the coil [cm ² ].

The coil may be in the range of at least 5, 10, 15 or 20 T · cm ² , or in the range of 5 to 40 000 T · cm ^{2, in} the range of 40 to 4000 T · cm ² , or in the range of 40 to 20000 T · cm ² Is in the range of 50 to 10000 T · cm ² or in the range of 75 to 7500 T · cm ² , more preferably in the range of 100 to 5000 T · cm ² , or in the range of 150 to 2750 T · cm ² , A time-varying magnetic field having a winding magnetic flux of up to 2000 T · cm ² or 275 to 1500 T · cm ² , or up to 40000 T · cm ² can be produced.

According to some embodiments, the coils may be round, round, oval, square, rectangular or any other shape. Alternatively, the coil may be a solenoid.

Figure 6 shows the exponential voltage drop in the capacitor. The energy savings during the treatment may be characterized by a reduced voltage drop in the capacitor between the first, second and subsequent resonant oscillation maximums. The magnitude of the individual voltage oscillations is exponentially damped until an energy balance is established. This makes it possible to increase the maximum possible frequency / repetition rate of the magnetic pulse, since the frequency / repetition rate depends on the rate at which the capacitor can be recharged. Since the capacitor is recharged by the amount of energy loss during the previous pulse, it is possible to increase the frequency / repetition rate of the therapy device up to several hundred magnetic pulses per second without the need to increase the input power. The voltage drop between any continuous amplitudes is not higher than 45, 40, 30, 21, 14 or 7%.

The treatment device may comprise at least one sensor for measuring operating parameters such as voltage, current or phase. The control unit of the treatment device can evaluate one or more signals from the sensor. The control unit may start and / or stop the treatment in response to a signal value from the sensor. The measured operating parameters may be processed by the control unit of the treatment apparatus and used to determine the value of the generated column. The generated heat can be used to predict the temperature of the treatment device. Typically, the method can be used for treatment planning and / or to predict the temperature of the portion of the treatment device and / or the applicator that is most sensitive to overheating, such as wires and / or resistors.

The value of the generated column determined by the mentioned application of the present invention corresponds to the treatment parameter. The temperature evolution of the treatment device depends on at least one of the treatment parameters during treatment, the actual temperature of the treatment device, the ambient temperature, the cooling medium temperature, the cooling medium flow or the heat dissipation.

The control unit is set to operate at least in accordance with the thermal characteristics and treatment parameters of the treatment device to determine the temperature of the treatment device during treatment. The maximum temperature of the treatment device is limited and predetermined. However, in alternative applications, the maximum temperature of the treatment device may be adjusted by the operator. The maximum temperature may be considered safe for the patient.

The device may be used for continuous, intermittent or therapeutic / sequential therapy in various duty cycle regimes. The treatment duty cycle may be higher than 10%, which means an intermittent setup with a ratio of up to one active: 9 passive time units. Rates can be changed during therapy. In a preferred application, the treatment duty cycle may be at least 15, 20, 25, 40, 50, 75, 85 or 90%.

Figure 7 shows an exemplary treatment duty cycle of 10% with an exemplary repetition rate of 10 Hz. The active therapy (e.g., the train of pulses) lasts for period T ₁ . The active therapy cycle may be referred to as a train. T ₁ lasts 2 s. Thus, the target biological structure is treated with 20 magnetic pulses. The passive treatment lasts for period T ₂ . T ₂ lasts 18 seconds. After T ₂ , the cycle T ₁ is repeated. In this exemplary treatment, the cycle including the active and passive periods lasts 20 seconds. Active therapy followed by passive therapy may be referred to as a burst, i.e., a burst includes a period without a magnetic field applied to one train and the patient. The burst time (T ₃ ) is equal to T ₁ + T ₂ . T ₂ may last for a period of at least one magnetic pulse in the train. The train comprises a plurality of pulses, i. E. At least two pulses. The burst can be repeatedly applied to the patient. The burst repetition rate may be in the range of 100 Hz to 0.01 Hz, more preferably in the range of 50 Hz to 0.02 Hz, or most preferably in the range of 10 Hz to 0.05 Hz.

In an exemplary embodiment, the treatment apparatus includes a plurality of applicators. Preferably two applicators can be used. The treatment device may include two independent circuits for generating a connection and a magnetic field to the power grid. Each independent circuit may include a power supply, a switch, a capacitor, and a coil. Alternatively, one energy source may be common to a plurality of magnetic field generating circuits. The coil may preferably be external to the main body of the treatment device, i. E. In the applicator. Each applicator may include one coil. Alternatively, the plurality of coils can be in one applicator. In an alternative embodiment, the apparatus may comprise a common energy storage device and / or switch for a plurality of coils.

A plurality of applicators may be used for the treatment of large patients and / or for the treatment of a pair of muscles, such as the buttocks. Alternatively, a plurality of applicators may be used for treatment of large treatment areas such as the abdomen. Two applicators may preferably be used.

The plurality of applicators may be arranged such that the center of the coils is in the range of 2 to 80 cm, preferably in the range of 5 to 60 cm, more preferably in the range of 10 to 50 cm, most preferably in the range of 15 to 40 cm, And can be placed at a certain position.

Figure 8 shows an exemplary embodiment of a treatment device comprising two independent magnetic field generating circuits (dotted lines). The magnetic field generating circuit 32 includes an energy source 33; Switch 34; A capacitor 35 and a coil 36. [ The magnetic field generating circuit 37 comprises an energy source 38; A switch 39; A capacitor 40 and a coil 41. [ Each coil 36,41 may be within the applicator, and each applicator may include a casing.

Alternatively, the magnetic field generating circuit may include a plurality of capacitors that provide energy to the coils to enable higher energy pulses. Alternatively, at least one capacitor may provide energy to the plurality of coils. Alternatively, both circuits may include a common power supply.

The circuit 32 can generate a time-varying magnetic field independently on the circuit 37. While the second circuit is turned off, the treatment device can generate a magnetic field by one circuit, that is, the circuit 32 can generate a magnetic field while the circuit 37 is turned off, The circuit 37 can generate a magnetic field while it is turned off.

Alternatively, the circuit 32 may generate a magnetic field of the same therapeutic parameter as the magnetic field generated by the circuit 37. Both circuits can be set individually or synchronously. Each of the plurality of coils 36,41 may simultaneously provide magnetic field therapy without having to alternate the coils during a single treatment.

Alternatively, the circuit 32 may generate a magnetic field of a therapeutic parameter different from the magnetic field generated by the circuit 37.

Alternatively, the coils may simultaneously generate a time-varying magnetic field. Simultaneously generated magnetic fields can interfere. Alternatively, the plurality of coils may generate a magnetic field at different times, e.g., sequentially.

The control unit may control providing energy from the at least one energy storage device to the plurality of coils to generate a plurality of magnetic impulses by respective coils. All coils of the plurality of coils can generate a magnetic field during treatment without any operator input. The treatment may include a plurality of impulses, pulses, trains, bursts, a time period when the magnetic field is not applied to the patient, or a time period when the magnetic flux density of the magnetic field is insufficient to induce eddy currents in the patient to cause muscle contraction have.

The control unit allows the magnetic pulses to be assembled in various shapes (e.g., triangular, rectangular, trapezoidal, exponential). The impulse frequency of the impulse may range from a few hundred Hz to a few hundreds of kHz, more preferably a range of a few kHz to a few tens of kHz, and most preferably up to 10 kHz. However, the repetition rate of the impulse is preferably in the range of up to 700 Hz, more preferably up to 500 Hz, most preferably in the range of 1 to 300 Hz, for example at least 1, 5, 20, 30, 50, 100, 140 or 180 Hz Can reach. The magnetic flux density of the magnetic field can be at least 0.1, 0.5, 0.8, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.4 or 7 Tesla on the coil surface or in the range of 0.1 to 7 Tesla or 0.5 to 7 Tesla (equivalent to 70000 Gauss) Lt; / RTI > The treatment / sequential treatment may last for a few seconds, for example at least 5, 10, 30, 60, 120 or 240 seconds, for example at least 20, 30, 45, 60 minutes or longer. The impulse duration may range from 3 μs to 10 ms, alternatively from 3 μs to 3 ms, or alternatively from 3 μs to 1 ms. The impulse duration may be, for example, less than 3, 10, 50, 200, 300, 400, 500, 625, 1000, 2000 or 3000 μs. Alternatively, the impulse duration may be in the range of ms. The total power consumption may be less than 1.3 kW, for example at least 150, 250 or 500 W, to generate a magnetic flux density sufficient to induce at least muscle contraction. The energy conversion efficiency may be at least 10, 25, 50, 80% or more.

The derivative of the magnetic flux density is defined by equation (3).

Where dB is the magnetic flux density derivative [T]; dt is the time derivative [s]. The maximum value of the magnetic flux density derivative is at most 5 MT / s, preferably 0.3 to 800 kT / s, 0.5 to 400 kT / s, 1 to 300 kT / s, 1.5 to 250 kT / , 2.5 to 150 kT / s, 4 to 150 kT / s, and 5 to 150 kT / s. In an exemplary application, the maximum value of the magnetic flux density derivative may be at least 0.3, 0.5, 1, 2.5, 3.2, 5, 8, 10, 17, 30 or 60 kT / s. The value of the magnetic flux density derivative may correspond to the induced current in the tissue.

The magnetic flux density derivative may be determined within the entire period of the magnetic signal and / or within any segment of the magnetic signal.

The apparatus may enable continuous therapy and continuous magnetic therapy where the magnetic flux density and the frequency / repetition rate of the magnetic pulse are set such that the operating temperature < RTI ID = 0.0 > Does not exceed 60 ° C, preferably 56 ° C, more preferably 51 ° C, even more preferably 48 ° C, most preferably 43 ° C.

The treatment device may comprise a communication module coupled to the control unit. The communication module may collect service data of the treatment device, such as the number of pulses, hardware or software errors, and the like. The communication module may communicate with a remote control station, for example a server, a central computer or a main control center via a data link. The data link may be any type of communication link such as a wireless Internet connection, IRDC, Bluetooth, dial-up connection, wired connection such as wireless or Ethernet such as Wi-Fi, GSM or PCS. The data can be processed by software and displayed for further analysis. The data may be displayed in a mobile application. Alternatively, the service data can be evaluated, and any notification can be provided to the end user of the treatment device. In an exemplary application, the data may correspond to a treatment credential (corresponding to a treatment device or corresponding to the wasting of that portion) and may be reduced after each treatment. The treatment device may disable generating a magnetic field after the credit is exhausted. Alternatively, the treatment device may disable generating a magnetic field after reaching a predetermined number of treatments.

The current can be induced within the biological structure that was treated during the pulsed magnetic therapy. Due to the high value of magnetic flux density, the biological structure can be targeted and treated more specifically. The distribution of the magnetic field is uniform in the biological structure. Particles (for example, atoms, ions, molecules, etc.) in the biological structure can be affected by the magnetic field and also increase the permeability of the cell membrane.

Due to the increased permeability of the cell membrane, a pulsed magnetic field can lead to the following effects: at least muscle contraction; Reduction in adipose tissue-volume and / or number of adipocytes, including increased apoptosis index; Cellulite reduction; Initiation and / or remodeling of collagen and / or elastin fibers, i.e., collagen and / or elastin increase; Improving skin elasticity and / or skin texture; Alleviation of skin deflagration; Waist reduction. Additional magnetic therapy may improve circulation of blood and / or lymph and improve local and / or adipose tissue metabolism. Treatment with a time-varying magnetic field can also cause muscle hypertrophy and / or hyperplasia; Reduce abdominal muscle separation (abdominal separation); Increasing fat and / or basal metabolism; And / or visceral fat. Therapeutic effects include contouring, circumferential reduction, core strengthening, body contouring, body shaping, core shaping, muscle shaping, muscle shaping, skin deflection reduction, muscle strengthening, muscle elasticity, muscle strengthening, muscle enhancement, , For example, butt lifting. In addition, treatment with a time-varying magnetic field can induce body molding to improve the visual appearance of the treated body area. Body molding may include muscle hypertrophy, muscle hyperplasia, cellulite reduction, and / or fat cell loss.

In other embodiments, improvements in muscle function and / or appearance may be achieved, with a result similar to body movement. This result can be achieved by applying a high magnetic flux density to the body region and inducing at least muscle contraction. A higher value of applied magnetic flux density may result in stronger muscle contraction. Repetitive application can be more efficient than the standard exercise of fitness because the fitness machine only strengthens isolated muscles. This result can be achieved in a very short period of time with minimal treatment time.

According to the present method, factors that improve the visual appearance of the body include: treatment of the main muscle, e.g. gluteus maximus; Treatment of the fast muscles that can be made possible by high values of magnetic flux density; Non-contact application of magnetic flux density, which can also be applied through clothing; Stronger muscle contraction due to the higher value of magnetic flux density; Higher quality of muscle targeting; The treatment may not be affected by a small shift during treatment; The treatment time period can be shortened due to the high magnetic flux density and / or higher repetition rate; And that no delay can occur.

According to an exemplary application, treatment may be initiated by turning on the treatment device. An applicator including a coil may be deployed to the patient. The magnetic flux density can be set as the maximum magnetic flux density value acceptable to the patient. The maximum permissible magnetic flux density value for a patient may be a value that is sufficient to cause muscle contraction and may not cause pain to the patient. Further, the correct treatment position can be found by the operator. The precise treatment location can be found by moving at least one applicator over a target area of the patient ' s body. Alternatively, a plurality of applicators can be moved simultaneously to set the correct treatment position. The correct treatment position is where the induced current induces the strongest muscle contraction. The at least one applicator may be held by the positioning member in a static position relative to the patient. Therapy can be started, i. E. The time-varying magnetic field can be applied to the bodily area for a predetermined treatment period.

In a preferred application, the magnetic field generated by the treatment device is sufficient to cause fat accumulation such as the thigh, saddleback, buttocks, abdomen, tummy area or bra fat area or arms and / Area. ≪ / RTI > Fat accumulation may be affected by the number and / or volume of fat cells. The plurality of coils may apply a time varying magnetic field to different body regions or to different positions of one large body region, such as the abdomen or buttocks.

The magnetic field can treat peripheral nerves in the treated area of the body. Alternatively, peripheral motor nerves affecting hundreds of muscle fibers can be selectively targeted. Muscle contraction of the entire muscle group that is stimulated by a particular nerve or nerve plexus may also be induced.

Due to the high magnetic flux density of the generated magnetic field, super maximal muscle contraction can occur. Second maximum contraction can not be achieved spontaneously. Muscle can naturally change as it adapts to muscle stress caused by suprapubic shrinkage. Thus increasing muscle strength and / or volume. Muscle strength and / or volume increase can be achieved by muscle fiber hypertrophy and / or muscle fiber hyperplasia. Muscle tensions may also increase. These structural changes can last longer than regular exercise.

One example of a time-varying magnetic field for improving the visual appearance of the body region may be the treatment of muscle by magnetic flux density to reduce cellulite. The magnetic flux density can be transmitted through the skin to the nerve root plate and / or to the nerve that stimulates at least one muscle fiber. The current can be induced in the target biological structure and cause at least muscle contraction. At least muscle contraction can cause skin and movement of all biologically compatible epidermis. In addition, at least muscle contraction can improve blood circulation either by itself or by movement of muscle muscles in the vicinity, including the fibrous septum. Additionally, since muscle contraction can move the fibrous septum, blood and / or lymphatic circulation can be improved in the epidermis corresponding to these layers. In addition, local and / or adipose tissue metabolism can be improved.

By this method, muscle contraction induced by the applied magnetic flux density can help to make the muscles resilient and to provide a more attractive appearance. As the muscle structure is treated by the time-varying magnetic field, the entire limb can be moved due to the high power of magnetic therapy. Nevertheless, the method is not limited to the use of limbs, and the method can be applied to any muscles, such as gluteus or athletic contouring and / or body shaping effects, and any muscle / Can be treated. In addition, shortened and / or stretched muscles can be stretched. The physical fitness of the patient can also be improved.

Treatment may include at least 500 magnetic pulses per treatment, or at least 1000 magnetic pulses per treatment. Alternatively, treatment may include at least 2000, preferably at least 5000, more preferably at least 10,000, even more preferably at least 20,000 pulses, most preferably at least 50,000 pulses per treatment. Treatment may include up to 200,000 pulses per treatment.

According to one application, a time-varying magnetic field can be applied to various pulse sequences called protocols. The protocol may comprise a plurality of sections including trains and bursts. A section may include a specific train period, a burst period, or a section period. The section may comprise a treatment parameter, e.g., a repetition rate; The number of impulses in the train; The modulation of the burst period or the time-varying magnetic field can be changed, i. E. The change in the treatment parameter with time, alternatively the section can be repeated or alternated. Amplitude modulation of the time-varying magnetic field, i.e., modulation of magnetic flux density, can be used. The modulation of the magnetic flux density can be interpreted as changing the amplitude of the magnetic pulse to produce an envelope. Different envelopes are perceived differently by the patient. Treatment results may vary depending on the protocol. The protocol may include at least two bursts or sections that are different from each other in magnetic flux density, repetition rate or impulse duration.

The train comprises a plurality of subsequent magnetic pulses, i. E. At least two pulses. A burst includes one train and no generated magnetic field. The burst consists of a first time period and a second time period. At least one muscle contraction may occur during a first time period. The train may last at least 4, 8, 25, 100, 200, 250, 300, 500 ms or 1, 2, 4, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15 or more. The train can also last for tens of seconds. Exemplary treatments may include at least 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 or 500 bursts. Alternatively, the treatment may range from 15 to 25000, preferably from 40 to 10000, more preferably from 75 to 2500, even more preferably from 150 to 1500, most preferably from 300 to 750 Range or a number of bursts up to 100,000. The time between two subsequent trains may be at least 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 750 ms. Alternatively, the time between two subsequent trains, the second time period, may last for several tens of seconds, such as 1, 2, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20 seconds or more.

The repetition rate in subsequent bursts can be incremented / decremented incrementally by at least 1, 2, 5 Hz or more increments. Alternatively, the magnetic flux density can be varied in subsequent bursts, such as incrementally increasing / decreasing in increments of at least 1, 2, 5% or more of the previous burst.

Figure 9 shows an exemplary trapezoidal envelope. The vertical axis may represent the magnetic flux density. The horizontal axis can represent time. The trapezoidal envelope is a train of pulses of three sub-periods, wherein the first sub-period (T _R ) is the time at which the magnetic flux density increases, referred to as the increasing transient time, i.e. the amplitude of the magnetic flux density can increase. The second sub-period T _H is time having the maximum magnetic flux density, that is, the amplitude of the magnetic flux density can be constant. At least two magnetic pulses are generated during the time T _H , and preferably a plurality of magnetic pulses are generated. The third sub-period T _F is the time at which the magnetic flux density decreases, that is, the amplitude of the magnetic flux density can be reduced. The sum of T _R , T _H and T _F may be a trapezoidal envelope period.

The first section may comprise a repetition rate in the range of 80 to 150 Hz. The train may not be modulated, i.e. the envelope may be rectangular. The train period may be in the range of 1 to 1000 ms, more preferably in the range of 5 to 500 ms, more preferably in the range of 10 to 100 ms, and most preferably in the range of 15 to 45 ms. The train may have a relaxation period for a time period in the range of 2 to 2500 ms, more preferably in the range of 10 to 1200 ms, even more preferably in the range of 20 to 250 ms, and most preferably in the range of 35 to 155 ms, The time-varying magnetic field is not applied to the patient during the relaxation period. The total time duration of the burst may be in the range of 3 to 3500 ms, more preferably in the range of 15 to 1700 ms, even more preferably in the range of 30 to 350 ms, most preferably in the range of 50 to 200 ms . The section duration may range from 3 to 10 seconds or up to 30 seconds. The section may preferably be repeated at least twice, more preferably 5, 10 or 30 times. The amplitude of the magnetic flux density can preferably be increased in subsequent sections.

The second section may comprise a repetition rate in the range of 10 to 30 Hz. The train can be modulated with a trapezoidal envelope at the amplitude of the magnetic flux density. The trapezoidal envelope may include increasing the transient time period in the range of 250 to 1000 ms. After the amplitude of the magnetic flux density reaches the maximum value, the magnetic field can be generated for a time within the range of 0.5 to 3 seconds with constant amplitude. The magnetic flux density amplitude can then be reduced to zero for a time in the range of 0.5 to 4 seconds. Thereafter, the relaxation period may be followed for a time in the range of 1 to 5 seconds, i.e. the time-varying magnetic field can not be applied to the patient. The total time duration of the burst may range from 2.25 to 13 seconds. The section period may be in the range of 30 to 150 seconds.

The third section may comprise a repetition rate in the range of 25 to 60 Hz. The train can be modulated with a trapezoidal envelope at the amplitude of the magnetic flux density. The trapezoidal envelope may include increasing the transient time period in the range of 250 to 1000 ms. After the amplitude of the magnetic flux density reaches the maximum value, the magnetic field can be generated for a time within the range of 0.5 to 5 seconds with constant amplitude. The magnetic flux density can then be reduced to zero for a period of time in the range of 0.5 to 4 seconds. Thereafter, the relaxation period can be followed for a time in the range of 2 to 10 seconds, i.e. no magnetic field can be applied to the patient. The total time duration of the burst may range from 3.25 to 20 seconds. The section period may range from 50 to 250 seconds.

The fourth section may comprise a repetition rate of up to 5 Hz, more preferably up to 2 Hz, or on the order of 1 Hz. The time period of the fourth section may range from 10 to 120 seconds.

The magnetic flux density of the train in the subsequent burst can be increased. The increment of the magnetic flux density between subsequent trains may be in the range of 1 to 50% of the maximum allowable value of the magnetic flux density, for example preferably about 5%, more preferably about 10%, and most preferably about 15% have.

Self-therapy can be combined with adjunctive therapy. Examples of adjunctive therapies include the application of mechanical waves, such as acoustic waves, ultrasound or shock wave therapy; Or electromagnetic waves, for example high-frequency or quadrature therapy or phototherapy, such as intense pulsed light or laser therapy; Or mechanical treatment, such as positive or negative pressure, roller balls, massages, etc.; Or thermal therapy, such as cold therapy, or electrotherapy; Or mesotherapy methods, and / or any combination thereof. The combined method of using a magnetic field and any assistive treatment method can be applied to a patient by one applicator, for example a coil and a different energy source (cooling, mechanical, optical and / or RF waves) Can be. The magnetic field may be generated by a treatment device separate from the other treatment devices providing the secondary treatment method. The first applicator may comprise a coil, and a second applicator comprising an assistive treatment may be attached to the first applicator, or vice versa. Alternatively, a first applicator comprising a coil and a second applicator comprising an auxiliary treatment may be attached to a common mechanical holder, such as a platform.

According to the method mentioned, the treatment may be continuous, pulsed, random or burst, but is not limited thereto. The impulse may be, but is not limited to, a single phase, a polyphase, an ideal and / or a static magnetic field. In a preferred application, the magnetic impulse can be an erroneous system, i.e. it consists of two phases, preferably two positive and negative phases.

According to a first example of the first aspect of the present invention, a treatment device for generating a time-varying magnetic field for body shaping of a patient comprises: a control unit, at least one energy source for at least one energy source, At least one energy storage device (35, 40), at least one switching device (34, 39) and a plurality of applicators, each of said applicators comprising a casing (6) and magnetic field generators ); The treatment device is configured such that each applicator is maintained in direct contact with the patient by a positioning member, the body region comprising: a thigh; Saddleback, buttocks, abdomen, buttocks, tummy area or arms; At least one energy storage device (35, 40) having a capacitance in the range of 5 nF to 100 mF is charged by at least one energy source (33, 38) at a voltage of at least 100 V and an inductance in the range of 1 nH to 500 mH A magnetic flux density in the range of 0.5 to 7 tesla, a repetition rate in the range of 1 to 700 Hz, an impulse period in the range of 3 to 3000 s, at least 300 The control unit 42 is configured to generate an impulse of a plurality of time-varying magnetic fields having magnetic fluxes in the range of 70 to 60000 Tcm < ² > and a maximum value of the magnetic flux density derivative of T / s to 800 kT / To the plurality of magnetic field generators 36 and 41 from the energy storage devices 35 and 40 of the energy storage devices 35 and 40 or to the plurality of magnetic field generators 36 and 41 from the at least one energy storage device 35 and 40, Do not provide (34,39 < RTI ID = 0.0 >)< / RTI > so as to form a plurality of magnetic pulses, each consisting of one impulse of a time-varying magnetic field sufficient to provide insufficient energy to induce muscle contraction, and a magnetic field absent a magnetic field or insufficient to induce muscle contraction ), And the control unit (42) is configured to combine a plurality of subsequent magnetic pulses into a train lasting in a first time period to cause at least one switching device (34) to cause muscle contraction during a first time period , 39), and the control unit (42) is configured to form a burst consisting of one train lasting for a first time period and a second time period longer than the time period of at least one magnetic pulse in the train And the control unit 42 is configured to disable the generation of the time-varying magnetic field during the second time period, The second period of time to generate a sufficient magnetic field to generate a magnetic field does not induce muscle contraction is configured to control the energy provided so as to cause the muscle contraction to the plurality of magnetic-field-generating devices (36, 41) for;

The control unit 42 is configured to operate the treatment device to generate a plurality of bursts.

2. The treatment device according to item 1, wherein the at least one applicator is at least partially concave with a radius of curvature in the range of 10 to 750 mm.

3. The treatment apparatus according to item 1, wherein the positioning member is a belt.

4. In any one of the above items, the control unit (42) is adapted to operate the at least one switching device (34, 39) with at least two different repetition rates to generate an impulse of the time-varying magnetic field with at least two different repetition rates Wherein the treatment device comprises:

5. The control unit (42) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit (42) is adapted to generate a plurality of impulses of a time-varying magnetic field having different amplitudes of magnetic flux density with trapezoidal envelope from at least one energy storage device Is configured to operate a current pulse provided to a plurality of magnetic field generators (36, 41).

6. At least one applicator is connected to the connecting tube (9), the connecting tube (9) comprises a connector configured to be separated from the case of the treatment device, and the connecting tube (9) Characterized in that the applicator is adapted to be replaced by another applicator comprising a connecting tube (9).

7. 10. A treatment device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one applicator comprises a connector adapted to be connected to the connecting tube (9), and the applicator is adapted to be replaced by another applicator.

8. The treatment apparatus according to item 1, wherein each of the applicators includes a unique identifier.

9. Wherein the treatment device comprises a communication module connected to the control unit (42), and the communication module is configured to communicate with a remote control station via a data link.

10. In the item 1, the treatment apparatus includes a plurality of magnetic field generating circuits (32, 37), each of which includes switching devices (34, 39), energy storage devices (35, 40) Generating device (36, 41).

11. A treatment device for generating a time-varying magnetic field for body molding of a patient,

At least one energy source (33,38), at least one energy storage device (35,40), at least one switching device (34,39), and a casing (6) and a magnetic field generator And a control unit (42) comprising at least one connection to an applicator (40), the treatment device comprising:

The applicator is configured to be in direct contact with a body region of a patient, the body region comprising: a thigh; Saddleback, buttocks, abdomen, buttocks, tummy area or arms;

At least one energy storage device (35, 40) having a capacitance in the range of 5 nF to 100 mF is charged by at least one energy source (33, 38) at a voltage of at least 100 V and an inductance in the range of 1 nH to 500 mH A magnetic flux density in the range of 0.5 to 7 tesla, a repetition rate in the range of 1 to 700 Hz, an impulse period in the range of 3 to 3000 s, at least 300 A maximum value of a magnetic flux density derivative of T / s to 800 kT / s and a magnetic flux of 70 to 60000 Tcm < ² >

The control unit 42 may provide energy from at least one energy storage device 35,40 to the at least one magnetic field generating device 36,41 or from at least one energy storage device 35,40 to at least one Each constituted by one impulse of a time-varying magnetic field sufficient to provide energy to the magnetic field generators 36, 41 or to provide insufficient energy to induce muscle contraction, and a magnetic field lacking a magnetic field or insufficient to induce muscle contraction And to switch the switching devices (34, 39) to form a magnetic pulse,

The applicator 44 includes at least a first side portion 45 and a second side portion 46,

The first side portion 45 comprises a recess having a radius of curvature in the range of 10 to 750 mm and the first side portion 45 is configured to directly contact the first side portion 45 to maintain the body region ,

The second side portion 46 is substantially planar,

Characterized in that the first side portion (45) is on the opposite side of the applicator (44) with respect to the second side portion (46).

12. In the item 11, the applicator 44 comprises a positioning mechanism for attaching the applicator 44 to the patient.

13. The treatment apparatus according to item 11 or 12, wherein the shape of the magnetic field generator (36, 41) is non-flat.

14. The method according to any one of items 11 to 13, wherein the control unit (42) is configured to combine a plurality of subsequent magnetic pulses into a train that lasts for a first time period and to perform at least one switching Is configured to operate the device (34, 39)

The control unit 42 is configured to form a burst consisting of one train lasting for a first time period and a second time period longer than the time period of at least one magnetic pulse in the train, Or the control unit 42 may be configured to disable the generation of a time-varying magnetic field during a time period or to generate a magnetic field that is insufficient to induce a muscle contraction in a second time period, Is configured to control the energy provided to the generating device (36, 41);

And the control unit (42) is configured to operate the treatment device to generate a plurality of bursts.

Claims (14)

A treatment device for generating a time-varying magnetic field for body molding of a patient,
A control unit (42), at least one connection for at least one energy source (33, 38), at least one energy storage device (35, 40), at least one switching device (34, 39) Wherein each of the applicators comprises a casing (6) and a magnetic field generator (36, 41), the treatment device comprising:
Each of the applicators being configured to remain in direct contact with the patient by a positioning member, the body region comprising: a thigh; Saddleback, buttocks, abdomen, buttocks, tummy area or arms;
At least one energy storage device (35, 40) having a capacitance in the range of 5 nF to 100 mF is charged by at least one energy source (33, 38) at a voltage of at least 100 V and an inductance in the range of 1 nH to 500 mH A magnetic flux density in the range of 0.5 to 7 tesla, a repetition rate in the range of 1 to 700 Hz, an impulse period in the range of 3 to 3000 s, at least 300 A maximum value of a magnetic flux density derivative of T / s to 800 kT / s and a magnetic flux of 70 to 60000 Tcm < ² >
The control unit 42 is configured to provide energy from the at least one energy storage device 35,40 to the plurality of magnetic field generators 36,41 or from the at least one energy storage device 35,40 to a plurality of magnetic field generators & Each comprising a single impulse of a time-varying magnetic field sufficient to provide energy to the device 36, 41 or to provide insufficient energy to induce muscle contraction, and a plurality of magnetic fields each of which is absent of a magnetic field or insufficient to induce muscle contraction Off switching the switching device (34, 39) repeatedly to form a magnetic pulse,
The control unit 42 is configured to operate the at least one switching device 34, 39 to combine a plurality of subsequent magnetic pulses into a train that lasts for a first time period and cause muscle contraction during a first time period,
The control unit 42 is configured to form a burst consisting of one train lasting for a first time period and a second time period longer than the time period of at least one magnetic pulse in the train, Or the control unit 42 may be configured to disable the generation of a time-varying magnetic field during a time period or to generate a magnetic field that is insufficient to induce a muscle contraction in a second time period, Is configured to control the energy provided to the generating device (36, 41);
And the control unit (42) is configured to operate the treatment device to generate a plurality of bursts. The treatment device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one applicator is at least partially concave with a radius of curvature in the range of 10 to 750 mm. The treatment device according to claim 1, wherein the positioning member is a belt. 4. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit (42) comprises at least two switching devices (34, 39) at at least two different repetition rates for generating an impulse of a time-varying magnetic field with at least two different repetition rates ) Of the treatment device. 4. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control unit (42) is operable to generate a plurality of impulses of a time-varying magnetic field having different amplitudes of magnetic flux density with the envelope of the impulse being at least one energy storage device 35, 40) to a plurality of magnetic field generators (36, 41). 5. An applicator according to claim 4, wherein at least one applicator is connected to a connecting tube (9), the connecting tube (9) comprises a connector configured to be separated from the case of the treatment device, Is replaced by another applicator comprising a tube (9). 5. A treatment device according to claim 4, characterized in that the at least one applicator comprises a connector adapted to be connected to the connecting tube (9), and the applicator is adapted to be replaced by another applicator. 2. The treatment device according to claim 1, wherein each of the applicators comprises a unique identifier. 9. The treatment device according to claim 8, wherein the treatment device comprises a communication module connected to the control unit (42), and the communication module is configured to communicate with a remote control station via a data link. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the treatment device comprises a plurality of magnetic field generating circuits (32, 37), each of said circuits comprising at least one of switching devices (34, 39), energy storage devices (35, 40) Generating device (36, 41). A treatment device for generating a time-varying magnetic field for body molding of a patient,
At least one energy source (33,38), at least one energy storage device (35,40), at least one switching device (34,39), and a casing (6) and a magnetic field generator And a control unit (42) comprising at least one connection to an applicator (40), the treatment device comprising:
The applicator is configured to be in direct contact with a body region of a patient, the body region comprising: a thigh; Saddleback, buttocks, abdomen, buttocks, tummy area or arms;
At least one energy storage device (35, 40) having a capacitance in the range of 5 nF to 100 mF is charged by at least one energy source (33, 38) at a voltage of at least 100 V and an inductance in the range of 1 nH to 500 mH A magnetic flux density in the range of 0.5 to 7 tesla, a repetition rate in the range of 1 to 700 Hz, an impulse period in the range of 3 to 3000 s, at least 300 A maximum value of a magnetic flux density derivative of T / s to 800 kT / s and a magnetic flux of 70 to 60000 Tcm < ² >
The control unit 42 may provide energy from at least one energy storage device 35,40 to the at least one magnetic field generating device 36,41 or from at least one energy storage device 35,40 to at least one Each constituted by one impulse of a time-varying magnetic field sufficient to provide energy to the magnetic field generators 36, 41 or to provide insufficient energy to induce muscle contraction, and a magnetic field lacking a magnetic field or insufficient to induce muscle contraction And to switch the switching devices (34, 39) to form a magnetic pulse,
The applicator 44 includes at least a first side portion 45 and a second side portion 46,
The first side portion 45 comprises a recess having a radius of curvature in the range of 10 to 750 mm and the first side portion 45 is configured to directly contact the first side portion 45 to maintain the body region ,
The second side portion 46 is substantially planar,
Characterized in that the first side portion (45) is on the opposite side of the applicator (44) with respect to the second side portion (46). 12. The treatment device according to claim 11, wherein the applicator (44) comprises a positioning mechanism for attaching the applicator (44) to the patient. 13. A treatment device according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the shape of the magnetic field generators (36, 41) is non-planar. 13. The system according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the control unit (42) is configured to combine a plurality of subsequent magnetic pulses into a train that lasts for a first time period and to cause at least one switching device , 39)
The control unit 42 is configured to form a burst consisting of one train lasting for a first time period and a second time period longer than the time period of at least one magnetic pulse in the train, Or the control unit 42 may be configured to disable the generation of a time-varying magnetic field during a time period or to generate a magnetic field that is insufficient to induce a muscle contraction in a second time period, Is configured to control the energy provided to the generating device (36, 41);
And the control unit (42) is configured to operate the treatment device to generate a plurality of bursts.

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