Quiet handheld devices and methods for treatment of disorders
US12233017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a member having an exterior surface for contacting the individual, the member configured to oscillate to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion; and a motor in the housing, the motor configured to cause the member to oscillate at an oscillation frequency for inducing tear production or a sinus effect; wherein the handheld device has an operational sound level that is 40 dB or less.
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