Transcranial magnetic stimulation system and methods

US8388510B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• BRAINSWAY LTD. · IL
• YEDA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CO LTD. AT THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE · IL
• The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services · US

Inventors

• Abraham Zangen · Jerusalem, IL
• Yiftach Roth · Nehalim, IL
• Pedro C. Miranda · Lisbon, PT
• David Hazani · Gdera, IL
• Mark Hallet · Bethesda, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 10, 2011
• Grant date: Mar 5, 2013
• Expiry date: Jul 10, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N2/006
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A system and methods for transcranial magnetic stimulation, the system including a helmet, a positioning portion, a stimulator and a cooling system, are disclosed. The helmet includes a coil for deep brain magnetic stimulation. The coil has a base portion, and return portions, which may include a protruding return portion and a contacting return portion. The coil is designed to minimize unintended stimulation of portions of the brain, while reducing accumulation of surface charges. The coil is stimulated at several locations and/or at different times so as to focus the electrical field on a specific deep neuronal structure.