🌟 Patent of the Week: Curing Chronic Nerve Pain with Magnets
Pioneering Non-Surgical Intervention for Chronic Neuropathic Pain Management
🧐 What’s the Big Idea?
Imagine a future where chronic nerve pain, a condition plaguing over 20 million Americans, can be treated not with invasive surgeries or heavy medications, but with a simple, handheld device. That future is now, thanks to the innovative minds at UC San Diego. They've developed a non-invasive, portable device that utilizes transcutaneous magnetic stimulation (tMS) to alleviate peripheral neuropathic pain, offering hope and relief to millions.
🔍 Why It Matters
For those enduring chronic nerve pain, traditional treatment options often fall short, leading to a continuous search for relief. Enter this cutting-edge tMS device, a new approach that promises effective pain management without the side effects of drugs or the risks of surgery. It’s not just a device; it’s a revolution in pain treatment, making it an essential tool in the $60 billion US market for pain management solutions.
This pioneering technology is not only about managing pain; it's about improving quality of life. Developed with a focus on versatility, the device offers adjustable settings to cater to various clinical needs and is equipped with laser guidance for precise treatment area targeting. Moreover, its design includes a feature for encrypted data communication, ensuring that treatment outcomes can be monitored and optimized over time.
🚀 Stage of Development
This technology has successfully transitioned from concept to reality, achieving a prototype stage with complete CAD and PCB schematic files ready for further development.
🤝 Interested?
Reach out to University of California, San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization via innovation@ucsd.edu
📒 The Details
Research Page: UCSD IP Summary
Patent Status: US Issued Patent 10,369,373
Applications: Broadly applicable for home healthcare, including myofascial pain, nerve entrapment, neuroma pain, and more.
🎨 About the artist
Wayne Douglas Barlowe, an American science fiction and fantasy writer, painter, and concept artist. Barlowe's work focuses on esoteric landscapes and creatures such as citizens of hell and alien worlds.