KR20200000889U - 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 shaping a patient's body, the control unit 42, at least one connection to 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 applicator is configured to be kept in direct contact with the patient by a positioning member, the body region comprising a thigh; Consisting of a saddleback, buttocks, abdomen, hips, belly area or arms;
At least one energy storage device 35, 40 having a capacitance ranging from 5 nF to 100 mF is charged by at least one energy source 33, 38 with a voltage of at least 100 V and inductance ranging from 1 nH to 500 mH By providing a current of at least 100 A to a plurality of magnetic field generating devices (36, 41) having 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 Hz, at least 300 The control unit 42 is configured to generate impulses of a plurality of time-varying magnetic fields having a maximum value of a magnetic flux density derivative of T / s to 800 kT / s and a magnetic fluence in the range of 70 to 60000 Tcm ² , and the control unit 42 Energy from the energy storage devices 35, 40 of the plurality of magnetic field generators 36, 41 or from at least one energy storage device 35, 40 of the plurality of magnetic field generators 36, 41 Not provide Or switching devices 34, 39 to form a plurality of magnetic pulses each consisting of one impulse of a time-varying magnetic field sufficient to induce muscle contraction and insufficient magnetic field to induce muscle contraction by providing insufficient energy. ) Is repeatedly configured to switch on and off, and the control unit 42 combines a plurality of subsequent magnetic pulses into a train that lasts for the first time period and causes at least one switching device to cause muscle contraction during the first time period ( 34, 39), and the control unit 42 to form a burst consisting of one train lasting for the first time period and a second time period longer than the time period of at least one magnetic pulse in the train. Configured, the control unit 42 is configured to disable the generation of a time-varying magnetic field during the second time period, or control The nip 42 is configured to control energy provided to the plurality of magnetic field generating devices 36 and 41 so as not to generate a magnetic field during the second period of time or to generate an insufficient magnetic field to induce muscle contraction, thereby causing muscle contraction. Will be; The control unit 42 is characterized in that it is configured to operate the treatment device to generate a plurality of bursts.

Description

Magnetic field generator for patient treatment {A DEVICE GENERATING MAGNETIC FIELD FOR TREATMENT OF 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 by key parameters that do not allow satisfactory improvement of visual appearance. Consequently, a new device is needed.

The treatment device generates a time-varying magnetic field for the treatment of cellulite, reducing fat cells and / or increasing muscle volume or strength. The treatment device optimizes energy use, increases efficiency, and provides new treatment. Magnetic impulses can occur in monophasic, biphasic or polyphasic regimes. The coil is made of individually insulated wires that significantly reduce eddy currents. The coil can be flexibly attached to the casing of the applicator. The coil can be cooled by an air mover on the circumference of the coil. The coil can optionally be a planar coil.

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

Although the operation of the present invention has been described herein as a series 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 expressly 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, fat cell or tissue, collagen, elastin or skin.

Body regions include muscles or muscle groups, buttocks, saddlebags, love handles, abdomen, hips, thighs, arms, limbs and / or any other tissue except the pelvic floor.

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

Impulse refers to magnetic stimulation, 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 multi-phase time-varying magnetic field sufficient to induce muscle contraction.

Pulse refers to a treatment period consisting of one impulse and a period of time in which there is no magnetic field development or insufficient to induce muscle contraction, that is, a period of time from the rising / falling edge between two impulses to the next rising / falling edge. .

Repetition rate refers to the frequency that emits a pulse; It is derived from the time period of the pulse. This is the same frequency that switches the switch on.

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

1 is a cross-section of a magnetic applicator.
2A-2E show exemplary embodiments of the applicator.
3A-3C show the positioning arm.
4A and 4B show circuitry for providing a high power pulse to the coil.
5 shows the dimensions of the coil.
6 is a graph showing the voltage drop of the capacitor.
7 depicts an exemplary treatment duty cycle.
8 shows an exemplary embodiment of a treatment device comprising two circuits generating independent magnetic fields.
9 shows an exemplary trapezoidal envelope.

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

The coil may consist of litz-wires, and each wire is insulated separately. Each individual conductor is coated with a non-conductive material so that the coils make up a number of insulated wires. This is because the insulation of the wire is a significant improvement, leading to a significant reduction in induced eddy currents. The small diameter of the wire significantly reduces the self-heating of the coil, thus increasing the efficiency of the treatment device.

Dynamic forces generated by current pulses through the wires of the coil cause vibrations and unwanted noise. The wires of the coil can be impregnated under pressure to remove air bubbles between the wires. The space between the wires can be filled with suitable materials that cause system integration, preservation and electrical insulation. Suitable rigid impregnating materials such as resins and elastic materials such as PTE can also be used. By the coil provided as a solid material, vibration and resonance caused by movement of the individual insulating wires are suppressed. Therefore, noise is reduced.

The coil is a hand held applicator; For example, a built-in applicator in a chair or bed; Or it can be attached to the case of an applicator, for example a standalone applicator on a mechanical fixture. 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, handle, slide control, pointer or keyboard. Alternatively, the HMI may include an audio-visual input / output device such as a PC including a touch screen, a display unit, an input unit, and / or a graphical user interface.

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

1 is a cross-section of an applicator allowing better flow on the lower and upper sides of the coil and thus more efficient heat dissipation. The treatment device comprises a coil 1, circuit wiring 2 and a fastening point 3 for connecting the coil to the casing of the applicator (not shown). The fastening point 3 is preferably made of a flexible material, but a rigid material can likewise be used. The attachment can be provided by an elastic material, for example silicone, gum or other flexible way. The fastening point 3 can be located on the outer circumferential side of the coil. However, these fastening points can be placed 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 can be attached to the casing of the applicator through a circular rigid member surrounding the coil. The outer circumference of the circular rigid member can 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 can be attached to the circular member by its entire circumference.

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

Arrow 5 indicates air flow through the applicator. This arrangement of blowers allows air to bypass the coils from the upper and lower (patient) sides. It may be preferred that the outlet is disposed on the upper side of the casing. The outlet may include a plurality of holes that allow unobstructed removal of the heated cooling medium from the casing of the applicator. By placing the blower around the circumference of the coil instead of the top / bottom of the coil, the blower 4 increases reliability without interfering with the magnetic flux peak and its lifetime.

2A is an exemplary embodiment of a casing of an applicator. The schematic diagram comprises a casing 6 which can include an outlet 7 which is preferably arranged on the upper side of the casing 6. The applicator may further include a handle 8 on the upper side of the casing. The handle 8 can 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 control unit of the treatment device, but also ensures a connection to the source of the fluid. However, the conduits of the fluid 10 can also be connected separately.

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

2B shows a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a concave applicator. The applicator comprises a handling member 8 as a recess 11 of the applicator. The recess can make it possible to insert a positioning member, such as an adjustable belt. The handling member 8 can also be used for manual positioning of the applicator. The handling member 8 can preferably be in the center of the applicator. The handling member 8 can be on the upper side of the casing 6 of the applicator. The concave portion 11 may have an open side.

2C shows a top view of a concave applicator. The applicator may preferably include a marker 12 over the center of the coil. The marker 12 allows the operator to position the applicator comfortably. The marker can be a recess in the surface of the casing. Alternatively, the marker can be a different surface cover. Alternatively, the upper side of the casing can include two colors. One color can be on the coil to enable precise positioning of the applicator. The rest of the applicator can be of different colors.

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

The BR applicator can include a first portion on the patient side, that is, the first portion can contact the patient. The BR applicator can include a second portion on the side opposite the first portion, ie the second portion can be further away from the patient than the first portion.

2D and 2E show an exemplary embodiment of a BR applicator 44 used in limbs. The first side portion 45 can 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 Can be 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 an elliptical or circular shape. The first side portion can be at least a 5 ° section of total curvature, which section is preferably in the range of 10 to 270 °, more preferably in the range of 30 to 235 °, even more preferably in the range of 45 to 180 ° Range, most preferably from 60 to 135 °. During treatment, the first side portion can be configured to maintain the limb within the first side portion. The first side portion can provide a stable equilibrium for the treated body region. Although the limbs can be moved by muscle contraction, the patient's limbs can remain within the first lateral portion. Lateral movement and / or rotation of the limb may be limited due to the first side portion, and the limb may be in a stable position. Rotational movement relative to the BR applicator can be limited by attaching the BR applicator to the body region.

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

BR applicator 44 may be attached to the patient by a positioning mechanism, such as a length adjustable belt, which may be flexible. In an exemplary embodiment, the adjustable belt can be secured to the recess / notch 47 at the first end 48 of the first side portion 45. The second end 49 of the first side portion 45 can include a recess 50 and a clip mechanism for securing the length-adjustable member within the recess 50. The clip 51 can move around the pin 52 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The clip can be biased by a spring. Alternatively, the clip can be locked by an appropriate locking mechanism or by any other movement restraint method. The clip can include a fastener 53 on the lower side of the clip to secure the correct length of the length-adjustable member. The fasteners can be hook-and-loop fasteners, for example Velcro fasteners, pin types, and the like.

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

The coil may not be planar. The coil may be conical, convex and / or concave, for example, double-sided convex, plano-convex, positive meniscus, negative meniscus, planar or double-sided concave. The non-planar shape of the coil can enable a larger cooling surface, and cooling can be more efficient. Also, the non-planar shape can shift the peak of the magnetic field closer to / away from / to the patient, or the profile of the magnetic field can be adjusted by the non-planar shape of the coil. Treatment with a non-planar coil may be more efficient than treatment with a planar coil. The magnetic flux density generated by the coil, sufficient to cause muscle contraction, may be a lower value than the planar coil. Heat dissipation can be enhanced by a larger surface cooled by the cooling medium. Power consumption may be lower.

The applicator can be made of biocompatible materials that enable high hygiene standards, such as fluid sterilizable plastics.

The static position of the at least one applicator can be provided by a positioning member. The positioning member can be, for example, an arm or an adjustable flexible belt. The positioning member can ensure close attachment of the applicator in the proximity of the body region or alternatively direct contact with the patient. Direct contact with the patient may include direct contact with the patient's skin, i.e., an applicator comprising the patient's skin and a coil, or the applicator's contact with the patient's skin through clothing or any spaced object. have. Alternatively, the positioning member can secure the applicator comprising the coil so as not to contact the patient's skin.

The positioning member can include a buckle for adjusting the length of the belt. The applicator can be placed within a predefined position of the belt. Alternatively, the applicator can be molded to be movable along the positioning member, for example, the shape of the applicator can be preferably concave, such as V-shaped or U-shaped. The positioning member can itself be inserted into the recess of the applicator. The position of the applicator can be adjusted by limited movement along the positioning member, since the positioning member can be used as a guiding member. However, the applicator may not be fixed in a certain 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 an operator or automatically by a treatment device. In one exemplary embodiment, multiple applicators can be used to treat a larger body region, such as the buttocks, abdomen or thighs, or pair muscles.

The positioning member can be rigid, and the applicator can be hung on the positioning member. The positioning arm can include a plurality of movable members that can be articulated. The movement of the at least one movable member can be translational and / or rotational. The positioning arm can 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 comprising at least 2, more preferably 4, even more preferably 6 degrees of freedom. The fixed frame of the open kinematic chain can be the body of the treatment device. The end point of the kinematic chain can be an applicator and / or coil.

3A shows an exemplary embodiment of a treatment device 13 including a positioning arm 14 for positioning an applicator (not shown). The treatment device 13 can include a wheel 15 for moving the treatment device. The wheel can be propelled. The plurality of wheels may preferably be outside the bottom protrusion of the body of the treatment device to provide improved stability of the treatment device.

FIG. 3B shows a positioning arm 14 comprising a movable link 16 connected by a joint 17 that allows 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 can include a support member for attaching the connection tube to the positioning arm. The support member can hold the connecting tube in a direction parallel to the positioning arm.

The positioning arm 14 is attached to the treatment device 13 (not shown) at the first end of the 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 comprises 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 can include a member 43 for guiding the connecting tube.

3C shows the applicator 6 which can be removably attached to the positioning arm 14. The connection of the applicator 6 to the positioning arm is made possible by a locking mechanism. The applicator 6 includes a latching member 22 deflected by an elastic member. The latching member 22 is configured to fit into 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 in the gap 20. The applicator can be removed by pressing the latching member and pulling the applicator out of the sleeve.

4A and 4B show exemplary embodiments of circuitry for providing high power pulses to a coil. Proposed circuits include charging an energy storage device, e.g., a capacitor from an energy source, switching devices, e.g., repeatedly switching a switch, and discharging the capacitor with a coil to generate a time-varying magnetic field. . Either the energy source or the switch, or alternatively, both the energy source and the switch can be regulated by the control unit 42. The control unit 42 can adjust and / or adjust the parameters described herein to generate a time-varying magnetic field for treatment. The control unit 42 can disable the generation of a magnetic field by the coil. The adjustment can be performed by means of a preset protocol via the HMI or by the operator / end user of the device.

Referring to FIG. 4A, a circuit for providing a high power pulse to a treatment device includes a series connection to switch 23 and coil 24. The switch 23 and the coil 24 are connected in parallel with the capacitor 25 together. The capacitor 25 is charged by the energy source 26, and the capacitor 25 is then discharged through 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 period, there is a collision between the energy sources 26, where the voltage on the positive and negative terminals is typically thousands of volts. Capacitor 25 is also charged with positive and negative voltages, typically thousands of volts. As a result, within the circuit, there is consequently twice the voltage of the energy source 26. Thus, the energy source 26 and all parts connected within the circuit are designed for high voltage loads. Therefore, a protection resistor and / or protection circuit 27 must be disposed between the energy source 26 and the capacitor 25.

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

The capacitance of the capacitor ranges from 5 nF to 100 mF, preferably from 25 nF to 50 mF, more preferably from 100 nF to 10 mF, even more preferably from 1 μF to 1 mF, most preferably from 5 to 500 μF.

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

The capacitor can 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 can be any type of switch, such as a diode, MOSFET, JFET, IGBT, BJT, thyristor, or combinations thereof. Depending on the type of component, the load on the energy source 31 is reduced to several volts, for example 1-10 volts. Consequently, there is no need to protect the energy source 31 from high voltage loads, eg thousands of volts. The use of protective resistors and / or protective circuits is reduced or eliminated. This design simplifies the circuit used, increases the efficiency of energy use, and provides higher safety.

The inductance of the coil is 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, most preferably Can range from 1 to 500 μH.

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

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

Region A2 is associated with dimensions R and D. The region A2 includes the coil itself, ie the winding of the coil.

Dimension r ranges from 1 to 99% of dimension R, more preferably from 2 to 95% or 3 to 80% of dimension R, even more preferably from 4 to 60% or 6 to 50% of dimension R, Most preferably, it may be 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 dimension r is 10% of dimension R. In this exemplary case, dimension R is 50 mm and dimension r is 5 mm.

Area A2 includes a plurality of windings. One winding may comprise a plurality of wires, preferably insulated wires. The windings are preferably arranged densely, most preferably one winding contacts an adjacent winding. The winding area A2 may be at least 0.99 cm ² . The winding area A2 may 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 , most preferably in the range of 45 to 450 cm ² have.

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

The total coil surface, A1 + A2, can range from at least 1 cm ² . The total coil surface is up to 8000 cm ² , or in the range of 5 to 8000 cm ² , preferably in the range of 10 to 2000 cm ² , more preferably in the range of 20 to 1000 cm ² , most preferably in the range of 50 to 500 cm ² Range.

The core region A1 may range from 0.01% to 99% of the total coil surface. Alternatively, the core region A1 is in the range of 0.05% to 95% of the total coil surface, 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%, Most preferably in the range of 10% to 40%.

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

Magnetic fluence is defined by equation (1).

Where MF is magnetic fluence [T · cm ² ]; B _PP is the maximum peak-to-peak flux density generated by coil [T]; A _MFGD is the area of the coil [cm ² ]. The coil is 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 , preferably in the range of 70 to Time varying magnetic field of magnetic fluence up to 60000 Tcm ² or more preferably in the range of 20000 Tcm ² , more preferably in the range 75 to 15000 Tcm ² , even more preferably in the range 80 to 2000 Tcm ² Can cause

Winding magnetic fluence is defined by equation (2).

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

The coil is at least 5, 10, 15 or 20 Tcm ² , or 5 to 40 000 Tcm ² or 40 to 40 000 Tcm ² , or 40 to 20000 Tcm ² , preferably Is in the range of 50 to 10000 Tcm ² or in the range of 75 to 7500 Tcm ² , more preferably in the range of 100 to 5000 Tcm ² or 150 to 2750 Tcm ² , even more preferably 200 to It is possible to produce a time-varying magnetic field with a winding magnetic fluence in the range of 2000 Tcm ² or from 275 to 1500 Tcm ² , or 40000 Tcm ² .

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

Figure 6 shows the exponential voltage drop in the capacitor. Energy savings during treatment can be characterized by a reduced voltage drop in the capacitor between the first, second and subsequent resonant oscillation peaks. The magnitude of the individual voltage oscillations is exponentially attenuated 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 speed 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 treatment device up to several hundred magnetic pulses per second without the need to increase the input power. The voltage drop between any continuous amplitude is not higher than 45, 40, 30, 21, 14 or 7%.

The treatment device may include 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 can start and / or stop treatment in response to a signal value from the sensor. The measured operating parameters can be processed by the control unit of the treatment device and can be used to determine the value of the heat generated. The heat generated 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 applicator and / or portion of the treatment device most sensitive to overheating, such as wires and / or resistors.

The value of generated heat 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, ambient temperature, cooling medium temperature, cooling medium flow, or heat dissipation.

The control unit is set to operate according to at least 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 can be adjusted by the operator. The maximum temperature can be considered safe for the patient.

The device can be used for treatment / continuous treatment in a continuous, intermittent or various duty cycle regime. The treatment duty cycle can be higher than 10%, meaning an intermittent regime with a ratio up to 1 active: 9 passive time units. Ratios may change during therapy. In preferred applications, the treatment duty cycle can be at least 15, 20, 25, 40, 50, 75, 85 or 90%.

FIG. 7 shows an exemplary treatment duty cycle of 10%, with an exemplary repetition rate of 10 Hz. Active treatment (eg, a train of pulses) lasts for period T ₁ . The active treatment cycle may be referred to as train. T ₁ lasts 2s. Thus, the target biological structure is treated by 20 magnetic pulses. Passive treatment lasts for cycle T ₂ . T ₂ lasts 18 seconds. After T ₂ , the cycle T ₁ is repeated. In this exemplary treatment, the cycle, including active and passive cycles, lasts 20 seconds. Active treatment followed by passive treatment may be referred to as a burst, ie the burst includes a train and a period without a magnetic field applied to 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 includes a plurality of pulses, that is, at least two pulses. The burst can be applied repeatedly to the patient. The burst repetition rate may range from 100 Hz to 0.01 Hz, more preferably from 50 Hz to 0.02 Hz, or most preferably from 10 Hz to 0.05 Hz.

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

Multiple applicators can be used for the treatment of large patients and / or for the treatment of fair muscles, such as the buttocks. Alternatively, multiple applicators can be used for treatment of large treatment areas such as the abdomen. Two applicators can be used preferably.

The plurality of applicators has a center of the coils 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 or a distance to 100 cm. It can be placed in a position.

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; Capacitor 35 and coil 36 may be included. The magnetic field generating circuit 37 includes an energy source 38; Switch 39; It may include a capacitor 40 and a coil 41. Each coil 36, 41 can be in an applicator, and each applicator can include a casing.

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

The circuit 32 can generate a time-varying magnetic field independently of the circuit 37. While the second circuit is turned off, the treatment device may generate a magnetic field by one circuit, ie, the circuit 32 may generate a magnetic field while the circuit 37 is turned off, or the circuit 32 The circuit 37 may generate a magnetic field while is turned off.

Alternatively, the circuit 32 can generate a magnetic field of the same treatment parameters as the magnetic field generated by the circuit 37. Both circuits can be set individually or synchronously. Each of the plurality of coils 36 and 41 can simultaneously provide magnetic field treatment without the need to alternate coils during one treatment.

Alternatively, the circuit 32 can generate a magnetic field with different treatment parameters than the magnetic field generated by the circuit 37.

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

The control unit may control providing energy from at least one energy storage device to the plurality of coils to generate a plurality of magnetic impulses by each coil. All coils of a plurality of coils can generate a magnetic field during treatment without any operator input. Treatment may include multiple impulses, pulses, trains, bursts, a period of time in which the magnetic field is not applied to the patient, or a period of time 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 makes it possible to assemble the magnetic pulses in various shapes (eg, triangle, rectangle, trapezoid, exponential). The impulse frequency of the impulse can range from hundreds of Hz to hundreds of kHz, more preferably from a few kHz to several tens of kHz, most preferably up to 10 kHz. However, the repetition rate of the impulse is 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 be reached. The magnetic field magnetic flux density 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 in the range of 0.5 to 7 Tesla (equivalent to 70000 Gauss) Can be Treatment / continuous treatment can last several 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 period can range from 3 μs to 10 ms or more, or alternatively 3 μs to 3 ms or alternatively 3 μs to 1 ms. The impulse period can be, for example, less than 3, 10, 50, 200, 300, 400, 500, 625, 1000, 2000 or 3000 μs. Alternatively, the impulse period can 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 at least generate a magnetic flux density sufficient to induce muscle contraction. 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 up to 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 / s, 2 to 200 kT / s , 2.5 to 150 kT / s, 4 to 150 kT / s, and 5 to 150 kT / s. In exemplary applications, 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 can correspond to the induced current in the tissue.

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

The device may enable continuous treatment and continuous magnetic treatment, where the set of magnetic flux density and frequency / repetition rate of the magnetic pulses is operating temperature on the casing of the device operating at an ambient temperature of 30 ° C regardless of the duration of therapy. It does not cause exceeding 60 ° C, preferably 56 ° C, more preferably 51 ° C, even more preferably 48 ° C, most preferably 43 ° C.

The treatment device may include a communication module connected 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 can 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 can be any type of communication link, such as a wireless Internet connection, IRDC, Bluetooth, dial-up connection, wireless such as Wi-Fi, GSM, PCS, or wired such as Ethernet. Data can be processed by software and displayed for further analysis. Data can be displayed in a mobile application. Alternatively, 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 treatment credits (corresponding to a treatment device or abrasion 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.

Current can be induced within the treated biological structure during pulsed magnetic therapy. Due to the high value of the magnetic flux density, more specifically biological structures can be targeted and treated. The distribution of the magnetic field is uniform in the biological structure. Particles in biological structures (eg, atoms, ions, molecules, etc.) are affected by magnetic fields and the permeability of cell membranes may also increase.

Due to the increased permeability of cell membranes, pulsed magnetic fields can induce the following effects: at least muscle contraction; Reduction in the number of adipose tissue-volume and / or adipocytes, including an increase in the Apotpo index; Cellulite reduction; New and / or remodeling of collagen and / or elastin fibers, ie increased collagen and / or elastin; Improving skin elasticity and / or skin texture; Skin sagging; Waist reduction. Additional magnetic therapy can 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; Reducing rectus abdominis separation (abdominal separation); Increase fat and / or basal metabolism; And / or reduce visceral fat. Treatment effects include contouring, circumferential reduction, core strengthening, body contouring, body shaping, core shaping, muscle building, muscle shaping, skin sagging reduction, muscle strengthening, muscle tightening, muscle tightening, muscle gain, muscle sagging , For example, may be known as butt lifting. In addition, treatment with a time-varying magnetic field can cause body shaping to improve the visual appearance of the treated body region. Body shaping may include muscle hypertrophy, muscle hyperplasia, cellulite reduction and / or fat cell reduction.

In other aspects, with similar results to physical exercise, improvements in muscle functionality and / or appearance may be achieved. This result can be achieved by applying a high magnetic flux density to the body region and at least inducing muscle contraction. Higher values of applied magnetic flux density can lead to stronger muscle contraction. Repeated application may be more efficient than fitness's standard exercise because the fitness machine only strengthens the isolated muscles. This result can be achieved in a very short period with minimal treatment time.

According to the method, factors that enhance the visual appearance of the body include treatment of the main muscles, eg the gluteus maximus; Treatment of the fast muscles, which may be enabled 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 higher values of magnetic flux density; Higher quality of muscle targeting; Treatment may not be affected by small movements during treatment; The duration of treatment time may be shortened due to the high magnetic flux density and / or higher repetition rate; Includes that no delay can occur.

According to an exemplary use, treatment can be started by turning on the treatment device. An applicator comprising a coil can be placed on the patient. The magnetic flux density can be set as the highest magnetic flux density value acceptable to the patient. The highest magnetic flux density value acceptable to the patient is sufficient to cause muscle contraction, and may be a value that may not cause pain to the patient. Also, the exact treatment location can be found by the operator. The exact treatment location can be found by moving at least one applicator over the target area of the patient's body. Alternatively, multiple applicators can be moved simultaneously to set the correct treatment location. The exact treatment location is where the induced current causes the strongest muscle contraction. The at least one applicator can be held by the positioning member in a static position relative to the patient. Treatment can be initiated, ie a time-varying magnetic field can be applied to the body region during a predetermined treatment cycle.

In a preferred application, the magnetic field generated by the treatment device is prone to fat accumulation such as thigh, saddleback, buttocks, abdomen, abdominal or bra fat areas or arms and / or cellulite-prone bodies Can be applied to areas. Fat accumulation can be affected by the number and / or volume of fat cells. The multiple coils can apply a time-varying magnetic field to different body regions or to different locations of one large body region, such as the abdomen or buttocks.

The magnetic field can treat peripheral nerves within the treated body area. Alternatively, peripheral motor nerves affecting hundreds of muscle fibers can be selectively targeted. Muscle contraction of the entire muscle group, which is stimulated by a particular nerve or nerve freezing, can also be triggered.

Due to the high magnetic flux density of the generated magnetic field, hypermaximal muscle contraction may occur. Hypermaximum contraction cannot be achieved spontaneously. Muscles can change naturally as they adapt to muscle stress caused by hypermaximal contraction. Thus, muscle strength and / or volume may increase. Increased muscle strength and / or volume can be achieved by muscle fiber hypertrophy and / or muscle fiber hyperplasia. Muscle tension can also increase. These structural changes can last longer than regular exercise.

One application of a time-varying magnetic field to improve the visual appearance of the body area may be the treatment of muscles with magnetic flux density to reduce cellulite. The flux density can be transmitted through the skin to nerves that stimulate the neuromuscular plate and / or at least one muscle fiber. Electric current may be induced within the target biological structure, causing at least muscle contraction. At least muscle contraction can cause movement of the skin and the epidermis corresponding to all biological structures. In addition, at least muscle contraction can improve blood circulation by itself or through movement of muscle muscle in the vicinity, including the fibrous septa. Additionally, because muscle contraction can move the fibrous septum, blood and / or lymph 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 elastic and provide a more attractive appearance. As the muscle structure is treated by a 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 use for the limbs, and the method can be used to develop any muscles, such as the gluteus maximus or body contouring and / or body shaping effect and any muscles / fast muscles to induce fat burning. It can be treated. Additionally, shortened and / or stretched muscles can be stretched. The patient's physical fitness can also be improved.

Treatment can include at least 500 magnetic pulses per treatment, or at least 1000 magnetic pulses per treatment can also be applied. Alternatively, the treatment may include at least 2000, preferably at least 5000, more preferably at least 10000, even more preferably at least 20000 pulses, most preferably at least 50000 pulses per treatment. Treatment may include up to 200000 pulses per treatment.

According to one application, the time-varying magnetic field can be applied to various pulse sequences called protocols. The protocol may include multiple sections comprising trains and bursts. The section may include a specific train period, burst period, or section period. Sections include treatment parameters, such as repetition rate; Number of impulses in the train; The duration of the burst or the time-varying magnetic field can be altered, ie the treatment parameters change over time, alternatively sections can be repeated or alternating. Amplitude modulation of the time-varying magnetic field, ie modulation of the magnetic flux density, can be used. 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 period.

The train includes a plurality of subsequent magnetic pulses, ie at least two pulses. The burst includes one train and no magnetic field generated time. The burst consists of a first time period and a second time period. At least one muscle contraction may occur during the first time period. The train can last at least 4, 8, 25, 100, 200, 250, 300, 500 ms or 1, 2, 4, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15 seconds or longer. The train can last for tens of seconds as well. Exemplary treatments may include at least 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 or 500 bursts. Alternatively, the treatment is in the range of 15 to 25000, preferably in the range of 40 to 10000, more preferably in the range of 75 to 2500, even more preferably in the range of 150 to 1500, most preferably in the range of 300 to 750 It can include a range or multiple bursts up to 100000. The time between two subsequent trains can be at least 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 750 ms. Alternatively, the time between two subsequent trains, ie the second time period, can last for 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 incrementally increased / decreased in increments of at least 1, 2, 5 Hz or higher. Alternatively, the magnetic flux density can be changed in subsequent bursts, such as incrementally increasing / decreasing in at least 1, 2, 5% or more increments of the previous burst.

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

The first section can include a repetition rate ranging from 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 be followed by a relaxation period for a period of time ranging from 2 to 2500 ms, more preferably from 10 to 1200 ms, even more preferably from 20 to 250 ms, most preferably from 35 to 155 ms, i.e. The time-varying magnetic field is not applied to the patient during the relaxation cycle. The total time period of the burst can 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 period can range from 3 to 10 seconds or up to 30 seconds. The section can preferably be repeated at least 2 times, more preferably 5 times, 10 times or 30 times. The amplitude of the magnetic flux density can preferably be increased in subsequent sections.

The second section can include a repetition rate ranging from 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, a magnetic field can be generated with a constant amplitude for a time in the range of 0.5 to 3 seconds. The magnetic flux density amplitude can then decrease to zero for a time in the range of 0.5 to 4 seconds. Thereafter, the relaxation period may follow for a time in the range of 1 to 5 seconds, that is, a time-varying magnetic field cannot be applied to the patient. The total time duration of the burst can range from 2.25 to 13 seconds. The section period can be in the range of 30 to 150 seconds.

The third section can include repetition rates ranging from 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, a magnetic field can be generated with a constant amplitude for a time in the range of 0.5 to 5 seconds. Then, the magnetic flux density can decrease to zero for a time in the range of 0.5 to 4 seconds. Thereafter, the relaxation period may follow for a time in the range of 2 to 10 seconds, that is, no magnetic field can be applied to the patient. The total time duration of the burst can range from 3.25 to 20 seconds. Section periods can range from 50 to 250 seconds.

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

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

Self-treatment can be combined with adjuvant treatment methods. Examples of adjuvant therapy include application of mechanical waves, such as acoustic waves, ultrasound or shock wave therapy; Or electromagnetic waves, for example high-frequency or diathermy or light therapy, such as strong pulsed light or laser therapy; Or mechanical treatment, eg positive or negative pressure, roller ball, massage, etc .; Or heat treatment, eg cold therapy, or electrotherapy methods; Or mesotherapy methods and / or any combination thereof. The combined method using a magnetic field and any auxiliary treatment methods can be applied to a patient by one applicator, for example, coils and different energy sources (cooling, mechanical, optical and / or RF waves) in one applicator. It can be. The magnetic field can be generated by a treatment device that is separate from other treatment devices that provide an assistive treatment method. The first applicator can include a coil, and a second applicator comprising adjuvant treatment can be attached to the first applicator or vice versa. Alternatively, the first applicator comprising a coil and the second applicator comprising an auxiliary treatment can be attached to a common mechanical holder such as a platform.

Depending on the method mentioned, treatment may be continuous, pulsed, random or burst, but is not limited thereto. Impulses may be, but are not limited to, single-phase, multi-phase, abnormal and / or static magnetic fields. In a preferred application, the magnetic impulse can be of the ideal regime, ie it consists of two phases, preferably two phases, positive and negative.

According to a first example of the first aspect of the present invention, 1. A treatment device that generates a time-varying magnetic field for shaping a patient's body comprises: a control unit 42, at least one for at least one energy source 33, 38 The connection portion of the, 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) ); 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; Consisting of a saddleback, buttocks, abdomen, hips, belly area or arms; At least one energy storage device 35, 40 having a capacitance ranging from 5 nF to 100 mF is charged by at least one energy source 33, 38 with a voltage of at least 100 V and inductance ranging from 1 nH to 500 mH By providing a current of at least 100 A to a plurality of magnetic field generating devices (36, 41) having 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 μs, at least 300 The control unit 42 is configured to generate impulses of a plurality of time-varying magnetic fields having a maximum value of a magnetic flux density derivative of T / s to 800 kT / s and a magnetic fluence in the range of 70 to 60000 Tcm ² , and the control unit 42 Provides energy from the energy storage devices 35,40 to the plurality of magnetic field generators 36,41 or energy from at least one energy storage device 35,40 to the plurality of magnetic field generators 36,41 Do not provide B. Switching devices (34,39) to form a plurality of magnetic pulses each consisting of one impulse of a time-varying magnetic field sufficient to induce muscle contraction by providing insufficient energy and a magnetic field that is missing or insufficient to induce muscle contraction. ) Is repeatedly configured to switch on and off, and the control unit 42 combines a plurality of subsequent magnetic pulses into a train that lasts in the first time period to cause at least one switching device 34 to cause muscle contraction during the first time period. , 39), and the control unit 42 is configured to form a burst consisting of one train lasting for the first time period and a second time period longer than the time period of at least one magnetic pulse in the train. The control unit 42 is configured to disable the generation of a time-varying magnetic field during the second time period, or the control unit 42 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 characterized in that it is configured to operate the treatment device to generate a plurality of bursts.

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

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

4. In any of the above items, the control unit (42) is configured to operate the at least one switching device (34, 39) with at least two different repetition rates to generate an impulse of a time-varying magnetic field having at least two different repetition rates. Treatment device characterized in that it is configured.

5. In any one of the preceding clauses, the control unit (42) is configured from at least one energy storage device (35, 40) to generate a plurality of impulses of a time-varying magnetic field having different amplitudes of the magnetic flux density, where the envelope of the impulse is trapezoidal. A treatment device configured to operate a current pulse provided to a plurality of magnetic field generating devices (36, 41).

6. In any one of the preceding items, at least one applicator is connected to a connecting tube (9), the connecting tube (9) comprising a connector configured to be separated from the case of the treatment device, and comprising a connecting tube (9). The applicator is configured to be replaced by another applicator comprising a connecting tube (9).

7. The treatment device according to any of the preceding items, characterized in that at least one applicator comprises a connector configured to be connected to a connecting tube (9), the applicator being configured to be replaced by another applicator.

8. The device of item 1, wherein each of the applicators comprises a unique identifier.

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

10. In item 1 above, the treatment device comprises a plurality of magnetic field generating circuits (32, 37), each of the circuit (32, 37) switching device (34, 39), energy storage device (35, 40) and magnetic field Treatment device comprising a generating device (36, 41).

11. A treatment device that generates a time-varying magnetic field for shaping the patient's body,

Includes 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 generating device (36, 41) A treatment device comprising a control unit (42) comprising at least one connection to an applicator;

The applicator is configured to make direct contact with the patient's body region, the body region comprising: a thigh; Consisting of a saddleback, buttocks, abdomen, hips, belly area or arms;

At least one energy storage device 35, 40 having a capacitance ranging from 5 nF to 100 mF is charged by at least one energy source 33, 38 with a voltage of at least 100 V and inductance ranging from 1 nH to 500 mH By providing a current of at least 100 A to a plurality of magnetic field generating devices (36, 41) having 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 μs, at least 300 Configured to generate impulses of a plurality of time-varying magnetic fields having a maximum value of a magnetic flux density derivative of T / s to 800 kT / s and a magnetic fluence in the range of 70 to 60000 Tcm ² ,

The control unit 42 provides energy from the at least one energy storage device 35, 40 to the at least one magnetic field generating device 36, 41 or at least one from the at least one energy storage device 35, 40 Each of the magnetic field generating devices 36 and 41 is composed of one impulse of a time-varying magnetic field that does not provide energy or provides insufficient energy to induce muscle contraction, and a magnetic field that does not have a magnetic field or insufficient to induce muscle contraction, respectively. Configured 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 includes a concave portion 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 flat,

The treatment device, characterized in that the first side portion (45) is on the opposite side of the applicator (44) relative to the second side portion (46).

12. The treatment device according to item 11, wherein the applicator (44) comprises a positioning mechanism for attaching the applicator (44) to the patient.

13. The treatment device according to item 11 or 12, wherein the magnetic field generating devices 36 and 41 are non-planar.

14. The control device according to any of the above items 11 to 13, wherein the control unit 42 combines a plurality of subsequent magnetic pulses into a train that lasts for a first time period and at least one switching to cause muscle contraction during the first time period. Configured to operate the devices 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, the control unit 42 being the second Either configured to disable the generation of a time-varying magnetic field during a period of time, or the control unit 42 does not generate a magnetic field during the second period of time or generates an insufficient magnetic field to induce muscle contraction so as not to cause muscle contraction. Configured to control the energy provided to the generating devices 36, 41;

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

Claims (15)

A treatment device that generates a time-varying magnetic field for the patient's body shaping or body contouring, muscle hypertrophy, muscle hyperplasia, reduction in the number or volume of fat cells,
The control unit 42,
A connection to the power grid,
A first applicator comprising a first casing, wherein the first casing comprises a first applicator that receives a first magnetic field generating coil (36),
A first connection tube connecting the first applicator to the treatment device, the first connection tube comprising a first connection tube comprising a first fluid conduit of cooling fluid;
As a second applicator including a second casing, the second casing is a second applicator for receiving a second magnetic field generating coil 41,
A second connection tube connecting the second applicator to the treatment device, the second connection tube comprising a second connection tube comprising a second fluid conduit of cooling fluid;
The first energy source 33 is configured to provide energy to the first magnetic field generating circuit 32, and the first magnetic field generating circuit 32 includes a first switch 34, a first capacitor 35 and a first It includes a magnetic field generating coil 36,
The first magnetic field generating coil 36 is configured to generate a first time-varying magnetic field;
The second energy source 38 is configured to provide energy to the second magnetic field generating circuit 37, and the second magnetic field generating circuit 37 includes a second switch 39, a second capacitor 40 and a second A magnetic field generating coil 41;
The second magnetic field generating coil 41 is configured to generate a second time-varying magnetic field;
The first applicator and the second applicator are positioned in a patient's body region such that the center of the first magnetic field generating coil 36 is spaced apart from the center of the second magnetic field generating coil 41 by a distance ranging from 2 cm to 80 cm. Configured such that the body region includes a saddleback, thigh, buttocks, abdomen, hips, belly region, legs or arms;
The first applicator and the second applicator are configured to be secured by a belt so as to simultaneously provide treatment to the patient by a first time-varying magnetic field and a second time-varying magnetic field;
The first capacitor 35 having a first capacitance in the range of 1 μF to 1 mF is charged with a voltage of at least 100 V, and the first capacitor 35 is at least 100 A in the first magnetic field generating coil 36 By providing the current of the first magnetic field generating coil 36, the magnetic flux density in the range of 0.1 Tesla to 7 Tesla in the surface of the first magnetic field generating coil 36, repetition rate in the range of 1 to 300 Hz, 3 μs to 3 ms Configured to generate a plurality of impulses of the first time-varying magnetic field having an impulse period in the range and a maximum value of the magnetic flux density derivative in the range of 300 T / s to 800 kT / s;
The second capacitor 40 having a second capacitance in the range of 1 μF to 1 mF is charged to a voltage of at least 100 V, and the second capacitor 40 is at least 100 A to the second magnetic field generating coil 41 By providing a current of the second magnetic field generating coil 41, the magnetic flux density in the range of 0.1 Tesla to 7 Tesla, repetition rate in the range of 1 to 300 Hz, 3 μs to 3 ms on the surface of the second magnetic field generating coil 41 Configured to generate a plurality of impulses of a second time-varying magnetic field having a maximum value of a magnetic flux density derivative ranging from 300 T / s to 800 kT / s in the impulse period in the range;
The first magnetic field generating coil 36 has a first inductance of 1 nH to 50 mH;
The second magnetic field generating coil 41 has a second inductance of 1 nH to 50 mH;
The control unit 42 provides energy from the first capacitor 35 to the first magnetic field generating coil 36 so that the first magnetic field generating coil 36 has a magnetic flux density sufficient to induce muscle contraction. Configured to control the first switch 34 to generate a first time-varying magnetic field;
The first time-varying magnetic field comprises a plurality of first pulses of a first time-varying magnetic field;
Each first pulse consists of one impulse of the first time-varying magnetic field and a time during which the first time-varying magnetic field does not occur, or
Each first pulse consists of one impulse of the first time-varying magnetic field and a time to generate a first time-varying magnetic field insufficient to induce muscle contraction;
The control unit 42 provides energy from the second capacitor 40 to the second magnetic field generating coil 42 so that the second magnetic field generating coil 41 has a magnetic flux density sufficient to induce muscle contraction. Configured to control the second switch 39 to generate a second time-varying magnetic field;
The second time-varying magnetic field includes a plurality of second pulses of the second time-varying magnetic field;
Each second pulse consists of one impulse of the second time-varying magnetic field and a time during which the second time-varying magnetic field does not occur, or
Each second pulse consists of one impulse of the second time-varying magnetic field and a time to generate a second time-varying magnetic field insufficient to induce muscle contraction;
Each of the first time-varying magnetic field and the second time-varying magnetic field has a magnetic fluence ranging from 75 Tcm ² to 15000 Tcm ² and a winding magnetic fluence ranging from 50 Tcm ² to 10000 Tcm ² ;
The control unit 42 is configured to combine the first plurality of first pulses at a first repetition rate of 5 Hz or less;
The control unit 42 is configured to combine a second plurality of first pulses at a second repetition rate ranging from 10 Hz to 30 Hz;
The control unit 42 is configured to combine a third plurality of first pulses at a third repetition rate different from the first repetition rate and the second repetition rate;
The control unit 42 is configured to combine the fourth plurality of second pulses at a fourth repetition rate of 5 Hz or less;
The control unit 42 is configured to combine a fifth plurality of second pulses at a fifth repetition rate in the range of 10 Hz to 30 Hz;
The control unit 42 is configured to combine the sixth plurality of second pulses with a sixth repetition rate different from the fourth repetition rate and the fifth repetition rate;
The treatment device is configured to apply 500 to 200000 pulses of a first time-varying magnetic field and a second time-varying magnetic field to induce muscle contraction. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first casing comprises a first marker on the first center of the first magnetic field generating coil (36), and the second casing is placed on a second center of the second magnetic field generating coil (41). A treatment device comprising two markers. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first casing has a first curvature in the range of 10 mm to 750 mm in the first side portion (45) engaging the patient;
The second casing is a treatment device characterized in that it has a second curvature in the range of 10 mm to 750 mm in the first side portion (45) engaging the patient. The treatment device according to claim 3, wherein the first magnetic field generating coil (36) and the second magnetic field generating coil (41) are non-planar. The treatment apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the first magnetic field generating circuit (32) and the second magnetic field generating circuit (37) are configured to be set individually and synchronously. The treatment device according to claim 1, wherein each of the first applicator and the second applicator can be replaced with different applicators. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the first connection tube comprises a first connector configured to connect the connection tube to a treatment device, the first connector comprising a first latching mechanism;
The second connection tube includes a second connector configured to connect the connection tube to the treatment device, and the second connector comprises a second latching mechanism. The treatment device of claim 1, wherein the treatment device comprises a communication module configured to communicate with a remote control station via a data link. A treatment device that generates a time-varying magnetic field for the patient's body shaping or body contouring, muscle hypertrophy, muscle hyperplasia, reduction in the number or volume of fat cells,
The control unit 42,
A connection to the power grid,
A first applicator comprising a first casing and a first magnetic field generating coil 36, wherein the first magnetic field generating coil 36 includes a first applicator within the first casing;
A first connection tube coupling the first applicator to the treatment device;
A second applicator comprising a second casing and a second magnetic field generating coil (41), wherein the second magnetic field generating coil (41) comprises a second applicator within the second casing;
A treatment device comprising a second connection tube coupling the second applicator to the treatment device;
The first energy source 33 is configured to provide energy to the first magnetic field generating circuit 32, and the first magnetic field generating circuit 32 includes a first switch 34, a first capacitor 35 and a first It includes a magnetic field generating coil 36,
The first magnetic field generating coil 36 is configured to generate a first time-varying magnetic field;
The second energy source 38 is configured to provide energy to the second magnetic field generating circuit 37, and the second magnetic field generating circuit 37 includes a second switch 39, a second capacitor 40 and a second A magnetic field generating coil 41;
The second magnetic field generating coil 41 is configured to generate a second time-varying magnetic field;
The first applicator and the second applicator are positioned in a patient's body region such that the center of the first magnetic field generating coil 36 is spaced apart from the center of the second magnetic field generating coil 41 by a distance ranging from 2 cm to 80 cm. Configured such that the body region includes a saddleback, thigh, buttocks, abdomen, hips, belly region, legs or arms;
The first applicator and the second applicator are configured to be fixed by a belt so as to provide the patient with treatment by a first time-varying magnetic field and a second time-varying magnetic field;
The first capacitor 35 having a first capacitance in the range of 1 μF to 1 mF is charged with a voltage of at least 100 V, and the first capacitor 35 is at least 100 A to the first magnetic field generating coil 36 By providing a current of the first magnetic field generating coil 36 is the magnetic flux density in the range of 0.1 Tesla to 7 Tesla, repetition rate in the range of 1 to 300 Hz, 3 μs to 3 ms Configured to generate a plurality of impulses of the first time-varying magnetic field having an impulse period in the range and a maximum value of a magnetic flux density derivative ranging from 300 T / s to 800 kT / s;
The second capacitor 40 having a second capacitance in the range of 1 μF to 1 mF is charged to a voltage of at least 100 V, and the second capacitor 40 is at least 100 A to the second magnetic field generating coil 41 By providing the current of the second magnetic field generating coil 41, the magnetic flux density in the range of 0.1 Tesla to 7 Tesla, repetition rate in the range of 1 to 300 Hz, 3 μs to 3 ms Configured to generate a plurality of impulses of a second time-varying magnetic field having a maximum value of a magnetic flux density derivative ranging from 300 T / s to 800 kT / s in the impulse period in the range;
The first magnetic field generating coil 36 has a first inductance of 1 nH to 50 mH;
The second magnetic field generating coil 41 has a second inductance of 1 nH to 50 mH;
The control unit 42 provides energy from the first capacitor 35 to the first magnetic field generating coil 36 so that the first magnetic field generating coil 36 has a magnetic flux density sufficient to induce muscle contraction. Configured to control the first switch 34 to generate a first time-varying magnetic field;
The control unit 42 provides energy from the second capacitor 40 to the second magnetic field generating coil 42 so that the second magnetic field generating coil 41 has a magnetic flux density sufficient to induce muscle contraction. Configured to control the second switch 39 to generate a second time-varying magnetic field;
The first time-varying magnetic field includes a plurality of first pulses of the first time-varying magnetic field,
Each first pulse consists of one impulse of the first time-varying magnetic field and a time during which the first time-varying magnetic field does not occur, or
Each first pulse consists of one impulse of the first time-varying magnetic field and a time to generate a first time-varying magnetic field insufficient to induce muscle contraction;
The second time-varying magnetic field includes a plurality of second pulses of the second time-varying magnetic field;
Each second pulse consists of one impulse of the second time-varying magnetic field and a time during which the second time-varying magnetic field does not occur, or
Each second pulse consists of one impulse of the second time-varying magnetic field and a time to generate a second time-varying magnetic field insufficient to induce muscle contraction;
The control unit 42 is configured to combine the first plurality of first pulses at a first repetition rate of 5 Hz or less;
The control unit 42 is configured to combine a second plurality of first pulses at a second repetition rate ranging from 10 Hz to 30 Hz;
The control unit 42 is configured to combine a third plurality of first pulses at a third repetition rate different from the first repetition rate and the second repetition rate;
The control unit 42 is configured to combine the fourth plurality of second pulses at a fourth repetition rate of 5 Hz or less;
The control unit 42 is configured to combine a fifth plurality of second pulses at a fifth repetition rate in the range of 10 Hz to 30 Hz;
The control unit 42 is configured to combine the sixth plurality of second pulses with a sixth repetition rate different from the fourth repetition rate and the fifth repetition rate;
The treatment device is configured to apply 500 to 200000 pulses of a first time-varying magnetic field and a second time-varying magnetic field;
Each of the first time-varying magnetic field and the second time-varying magnetic field has a magnetic fluence ranging from 75 Tcm ² to 15000 Tcm ² and a winding magnetic fluence ranging from 50 Tcm ² to 10000 Tcm ² ;
The first applicator comprises a first RF energy source; And
The second applicator comprises a second RF energy source. 10. The method of claim 9, The first casing comprises a first marker over the center of the first magnetic field generating coil 36, the second casing is a second marker over the second center of the second magnetic field generating coil (41) A treatment device comprising a. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the first casing has a first curvature in the range of 10 mm to 750 mm in the first side portion (45) engaging the patient;
The second casing is a treatment device characterized in that it has a second curvature in the range of 10 mm to 750 mm in the first side portion (45) engaging the patient. 10. The treatment device of claim 9, wherein each first applicator and second applicator can be replaced with different applicators. The method of claim 12, wherein the first connection tube comprises a first connector configured to connect the connection tube to a treatment device;
The second connection tube comprises a second connector configured to connect the connection tube to the treatment device. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the treatment device is configured to individually and synchronously set the first magnetic field generating circuit (32) and the second magnetic field generating circuit (37);
The first time-varying magnetic field and the second time-varying magnetic field are configured to provide treatment to a patient at the same time. 10. The treatment device of claim 9, wherein the first connection tube comprises a first fluid conduit of cooling fluid, and the second connection tube comprises a second fluid conduit of cooling fluid.

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