Abstract
While bioelectricity is contributing significantly to our understanding of cellular physiology and pathophysiology, its involvement in a wide range of industrial and medical applications is also growing. Here, we have listed a sample of patents (filed in the last 10 years) in this area for general awareness.
This invention relates to the field of microbial fuel cells (MFCs). Some embodiments of the invention relate to use of surface displaying microbes in producing bioelectricity.
Reference: EP2394323B1 (European)
This invention relates to an apparatus for measuring the bioelectric impedance of body constitution such as a body fat rate representing a rate of fat weight to total human body weight, a body fat mass representing an absolute weight value of the fat, or a total body water volume.
Reference: US6473641B1 (USA)
The patent describes a low-voltage, pulsed electrical stimulation device for controlling expression of, for example, follistatin, a muscle formation promotion protein, by tissues. Follistatin controlled release is also useful for treating other ailments, such as erectile dysfunction, aortic aneurysm, and failing heart valves.
Reference: US2018/0064935A1(USA)
The patent describes an electroceutical apparatus and self-care method for treating pain by providing Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in combination with pulsed Ultrasound or Light Emitting Diode (LED) treatments.
Reference: WO2017/156340Al (International)
A control unit for a dressing for treating damaged tissue via a pair of electrodes is described. An electric current passes between the electrodes through the gel to repair the damaged tissue. Sensors can be incorporated into the dressing along with a control unit.
Reference: US8805522B2 (USA)
The invention involves applications of the SofPulse® technology to inflammatory conditions, in particular the field of Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis - the inflammatory autoimmune model of multiple sclerosis,
Reference: U.S. Patent Application No.15/549,748