CA1319737C - Acupuncture locating device - Google Patents
Acupuncture locating deviceInfo
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- CA1319737C CA1319737C CA000595819A CA595819A CA1319737C CA 1319737 C CA1319737 C CA 1319737C CA 000595819 A CA000595819 A CA 000595819A CA 595819 A CA595819 A CA 595819A CA 1319737 C CA1319737 C CA 1319737C
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H39/00—Devices for locating or stimulating specific reflex points of the body for physical therapy, e.g. acupuncture
- A61H39/02—Devices for locating such points
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/05—Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves
- A61B5/053—Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of a portion of the body
- A61B5/0531—Measuring skin impedance
- A61B5/0532—Measuring skin impedance specially adapted for acupuncture or moxibustion
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10S128/00—Surgery
- Y10S128/907—Acupuncture
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
Apparatus is described for determining cutinous points in an animal body, (for example a human body) where two metallic points make contact with the body.
In use the body and metallic points complete a circuit including resistors, a transistor, transformer and loudspeaker. When a cutinous point on the body is located the sound through the loudspeaker changes or some other indication is given.
Apparatus is described for determining cutinous points in an animal body, (for example a human body) where two metallic points make contact with the body.
In use the body and metallic points complete a circuit including resistors, a transistor, transformer and loudspeaker. When a cutinous point on the body is located the sound through the loudspeaker changes or some other indication is given.
Description
~31~737 This invention relates to apparatus for determining cutinous points and capable of providing electrical treatment to parts of an animal body. The apparatus is particularly applicable for use with a human body.
Acupuncture is becoming increasingly recognized in the western world for the treatment of certain problems which can occur in the human body. The word "acupuncture" refers to the introduction of needles into body tissue at certain points which have a very small diameter. These points will be referred to herein as "cutinous points."
In acupuncture work it is particularly important to determine cutinous points on a patient's body so that treatment can be applied to the correct points thereof.
Previously, apparatuses intended to serve this purpose have been provided, such as, for example, that disclosed in United States patent 4,052,978 (Eugenio), but these have been relatively large and cumbersome.
It is an object of the present invention to provide apparatus for determining cutinous points which is not so cumbersome as apparatus previously known to the inventor.
According to the present invention there is provided an apparatus for determining cutinous points in an animal body.
In a preferred embodiment, the device is adapted to also provide electrical treatment in the form of pulse current to the body. The device is comprised of two metallic terminals for making contact with the skin of said body, said terminals forming part of an electrical circuit, the first of said two terminals being connected through a first resistor to the first base electrode of a transistor, a second electrode of ~3~ 9737 -2(a)-said transistor being connected to one end of the primary winding of a transformer, a third electrode of said transistor being connected to one side of a battery, the other side of the battery being connected to an intermediary tapping point of said transformer, the second said terminal being connected through a second resistor to the opposite end of said primary winding, a capacitor connected between said base electrode and siad second terminal, and an indlcator means connected across a secondary of said transformer.
Some embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the ..~
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accompanying drawings in which:-Figure l is a diagrammatic representation of a circuit for use in apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a graphical representation of the volt-age waveform at certain points in the circuit of Figure l, Figure 3 is a perspective view of apparatus con-structed according to an embodiment of the invention, Figure 4 is an end view of the apparatus of Figure 1, Figure 5 is a perspective view of apparatus con-structed according to another embodiment of the invention.
Referring to Figure l the circuit comprises two terminals 2, 4 for making contact with the skin of a human being, said terminals forming part of an electrical circuit.
The first of said two terminals 2 is connected through a first resistor 6 and through an intermediary poin~ 8 to the base electrode of a transistor lO, another electrode of said transistor being connected to one end 12 of the primary winding of a transformer 14, and a third electrode being connected to one side of a battery 16. The other side of the battery 16 is connected to an intermediate tapping point 18 of the said transformer 14.
The second terminal 4 is connected through an intermediary point 20 and a second resistor 22 to the opposite end 24 of said primary winding.
A capacitor 26 is connected between said intermediary points 8 and 20.
A loudspeaker 28 is connected across a secondary of said transformer 14. The waveforms in Figure 2 are illu-strated for the purpose of understanding the operation of the circuit of Figure l as described below.
The perspective view of the embodiment illustrated in Figure 3 shows a unit capable of being held in the hand : 35 of the doctor or the patient for determining the relevant cutinous points of the patient's body or for applying electrical treatment to a part of the patient's body. If ,- ~ ~ - . . ... . .. . . .
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the device is held by the doctor, the free hand of the doctor or some other part of the doctor, should make con-tact with the skin of the patient to complete an electrical circuit. Alternately a cord may be plugged into socket 31 (Figure 384). A metallic probe is connected to the other end of the cord and held by the patient.
The unit comprises a rectanguloid body 30 of insulating material, eg. plastic, containing the components of the electrical circuit of Figure 1. ~ metallic U-shaped plate member 32 is affixed over part of the body 30 and is connected to terminal 2 in the circuit of Figure 1. Five holes 34 are provided through the top surface of body 30 and plate member 32 whereby sound from loudspeaker 28 (Figure 1) can be heard.
A metallic extendible arm 36 projects beyond the insul-ating body 30 and is moveable longitudinally, lateral move-ment being restricted by guide members such as 38 tFigures 3 and 4). A contact terminal member 40, of semicircular cross-section is integrally and electrically attached to the end of arm 36, the arm 36 having an electrical connection to terminal 4 in the circuit of Figure 1.
The device of Figures 3 and 4 includes the circuit of Figure 1, as stated above. The operation of the device will now be described with reference to Figures 1 through 4. It will be observed that Figure 2 is a graphical representation of the voltage waveforms at points A, B, C and D of Figure 1.
In use, terminals 2 and 4 are applied to the skin of a patient and capacitor 26 is charged up. Current then ceases to flow until terminal 4 contacts a cutinous point of the patient.
Such cutinous points are substantially more conductive than other parts of the skin, approximately 50 to 100 kilohms in most cases. The normal skin surface has a resistivity of possibility around 10 to 20 megohms. Due to the change in resistivity, capacitor 26 begins to discharge and when its voltage is lower than the supply voltage across terminals 8 and 20 by 0.6 to 0.7 volts,base current of transistor 10 starts to flow. This completes the circuit through part of the primary winding of transistor 14 back to the negative terminal battery 16. However the base current of transistor 10 .
_5~ 7 3 7 charges the capacitor 26 back above its threshold and in effect turns the transistor off, causing the collector current to decrease to zero whereby transformer 14 generates a negative pulse at point C, as shown in Figure 2. The winding of transformer 14 is such that an inverted signal, is induced at point D. Therefore a positive pulse is produced which charges capacitor 26 through resistor 22 to an even higher voltage. This ensures the off state of transistor 10 is maintained. However, the passage of electricity through the patient's skin allows capacitor 26 to discharge and as soon as the voltage is below the threshold level the whole sequence is repeated. This generates an audible signal through the secondary winding of transformer 14 and miniature loudspeaker 28. The audible signal produced depends on the conductivity of the various locations at which the terminals 2 and 4 are located, terminal 2 normally being elec-trically connected to a metallic portion held in the hand of the patient whilst terminal 4 is connected to a metallic portion which is moved over the skin to determine a cutinous point. In the apparatus of Figure 3 terminal 4 is connected to the contact terminal member 40.
It is important to observe that po~nt B is negative in relation to point A and a negative potential is applied in order to stimulate the cutinous points. When a cutinous point is de-tected and it is desired to stimulate that point, the metallic part corresponding to point B should be main-tained in contact with the patient's skin at the respective cutinous point for a short period of time, normally 10 to lS seconds. This appears to have substantial advantage over the method of using mechanical stimulation by means of a needle or heat, etc. It will be understood that with a reverse polarity stimulation will not take place although detection of the cutinous point on the patient's skin is still possible.
Referring to Figure S, there is illustrated a further embodiment of the invention which comprises a housing 50 having a sloping upper surface on which is located an indicating meter 52, holes 54 therein for the emergence .. .. ..
-6- ~ 3~7~7 of sound from loudspeaker 28 of Figure l, and plug-in terminal locations 56 and 58. The ends of wires 60 and 62 are connected in the terminals 56 and 58 whilst at the end of said wires are metallic probe portions 64 and 66 as illustrated in Figure 5. Thus the metallic portions 64 and 66 may be placed at any two separate locations on a patient's skin so as to determine cutinous points. It will be understood that the embodiments shown in Figure 5 are more convenient for use in a doctor's office whilst the embodiment of Figure 3 is convenient for use either in a doctor's office or by the patient alone. In this way stimulation of the skin may be achieved or the cutinous points determined for further treatment.
The embodiment of Figure 5 is also provided with an on-off switch 68, and adjustable current limiter 70 and a volume control 72.
The type and value of the different components can readily by selected by an expert skilled in the art.
It will also be understood that instead of using loudspeaker 28 some other indicating means, such as a lamp or meter, may be used.
It will be readily apparent to a person skilled in the art that a number of variations and modifications can be made without departing from the true spirit of the invention which will now be pointed out in the appended claims.
Acupuncture is becoming increasingly recognized in the western world for the treatment of certain problems which can occur in the human body. The word "acupuncture" refers to the introduction of needles into body tissue at certain points which have a very small diameter. These points will be referred to herein as "cutinous points."
In acupuncture work it is particularly important to determine cutinous points on a patient's body so that treatment can be applied to the correct points thereof.
Previously, apparatuses intended to serve this purpose have been provided, such as, for example, that disclosed in United States patent 4,052,978 (Eugenio), but these have been relatively large and cumbersome.
It is an object of the present invention to provide apparatus for determining cutinous points which is not so cumbersome as apparatus previously known to the inventor.
According to the present invention there is provided an apparatus for determining cutinous points in an animal body.
In a preferred embodiment, the device is adapted to also provide electrical treatment in the form of pulse current to the body. The device is comprised of two metallic terminals for making contact with the skin of said body, said terminals forming part of an electrical circuit, the first of said two terminals being connected through a first resistor to the first base electrode of a transistor, a second electrode of ~3~ 9737 -2(a)-said transistor being connected to one end of the primary winding of a transformer, a third electrode of said transistor being connected to one side of a battery, the other side of the battery being connected to an intermediary tapping point of said transformer, the second said terminal being connected through a second resistor to the opposite end of said primary winding, a capacitor connected between said base electrode and siad second terminal, and an indlcator means connected across a secondary of said transformer.
Some embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the ..~
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accompanying drawings in which:-Figure l is a diagrammatic representation of a circuit for use in apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a graphical representation of the volt-age waveform at certain points in the circuit of Figure l, Figure 3 is a perspective view of apparatus con-structed according to an embodiment of the invention, Figure 4 is an end view of the apparatus of Figure 1, Figure 5 is a perspective view of apparatus con-structed according to another embodiment of the invention.
Referring to Figure l the circuit comprises two terminals 2, 4 for making contact with the skin of a human being, said terminals forming part of an electrical circuit.
The first of said two terminals 2 is connected through a first resistor 6 and through an intermediary poin~ 8 to the base electrode of a transistor lO, another electrode of said transistor being connected to one end 12 of the primary winding of a transformer 14, and a third electrode being connected to one side of a battery 16. The other side of the battery 16 is connected to an intermediate tapping point 18 of the said transformer 14.
The second terminal 4 is connected through an intermediary point 20 and a second resistor 22 to the opposite end 24 of said primary winding.
A capacitor 26 is connected between said intermediary points 8 and 20.
A loudspeaker 28 is connected across a secondary of said transformer 14. The waveforms in Figure 2 are illu-strated for the purpose of understanding the operation of the circuit of Figure l as described below.
The perspective view of the embodiment illustrated in Figure 3 shows a unit capable of being held in the hand : 35 of the doctor or the patient for determining the relevant cutinous points of the patient's body or for applying electrical treatment to a part of the patient's body. If ,- ~ ~ - . . ... . .. . . .
, -4~
the device is held by the doctor, the free hand of the doctor or some other part of the doctor, should make con-tact with the skin of the patient to complete an electrical circuit. Alternately a cord may be plugged into socket 31 (Figure 384). A metallic probe is connected to the other end of the cord and held by the patient.
The unit comprises a rectanguloid body 30 of insulating material, eg. plastic, containing the components of the electrical circuit of Figure 1. ~ metallic U-shaped plate member 32 is affixed over part of the body 30 and is connected to terminal 2 in the circuit of Figure 1. Five holes 34 are provided through the top surface of body 30 and plate member 32 whereby sound from loudspeaker 28 (Figure 1) can be heard.
A metallic extendible arm 36 projects beyond the insul-ating body 30 and is moveable longitudinally, lateral move-ment being restricted by guide members such as 38 tFigures 3 and 4). A contact terminal member 40, of semicircular cross-section is integrally and electrically attached to the end of arm 36, the arm 36 having an electrical connection to terminal 4 in the circuit of Figure 1.
The device of Figures 3 and 4 includes the circuit of Figure 1, as stated above. The operation of the device will now be described with reference to Figures 1 through 4. It will be observed that Figure 2 is a graphical representation of the voltage waveforms at points A, B, C and D of Figure 1.
In use, terminals 2 and 4 are applied to the skin of a patient and capacitor 26 is charged up. Current then ceases to flow until terminal 4 contacts a cutinous point of the patient.
Such cutinous points are substantially more conductive than other parts of the skin, approximately 50 to 100 kilohms in most cases. The normal skin surface has a resistivity of possibility around 10 to 20 megohms. Due to the change in resistivity, capacitor 26 begins to discharge and when its voltage is lower than the supply voltage across terminals 8 and 20 by 0.6 to 0.7 volts,base current of transistor 10 starts to flow. This completes the circuit through part of the primary winding of transistor 14 back to the negative terminal battery 16. However the base current of transistor 10 .
_5~ 7 3 7 charges the capacitor 26 back above its threshold and in effect turns the transistor off, causing the collector current to decrease to zero whereby transformer 14 generates a negative pulse at point C, as shown in Figure 2. The winding of transformer 14 is such that an inverted signal, is induced at point D. Therefore a positive pulse is produced which charges capacitor 26 through resistor 22 to an even higher voltage. This ensures the off state of transistor 10 is maintained. However, the passage of electricity through the patient's skin allows capacitor 26 to discharge and as soon as the voltage is below the threshold level the whole sequence is repeated. This generates an audible signal through the secondary winding of transformer 14 and miniature loudspeaker 28. The audible signal produced depends on the conductivity of the various locations at which the terminals 2 and 4 are located, terminal 2 normally being elec-trically connected to a metallic portion held in the hand of the patient whilst terminal 4 is connected to a metallic portion which is moved over the skin to determine a cutinous point. In the apparatus of Figure 3 terminal 4 is connected to the contact terminal member 40.
It is important to observe that po~nt B is negative in relation to point A and a negative potential is applied in order to stimulate the cutinous points. When a cutinous point is de-tected and it is desired to stimulate that point, the metallic part corresponding to point B should be main-tained in contact with the patient's skin at the respective cutinous point for a short period of time, normally 10 to lS seconds. This appears to have substantial advantage over the method of using mechanical stimulation by means of a needle or heat, etc. It will be understood that with a reverse polarity stimulation will not take place although detection of the cutinous point on the patient's skin is still possible.
Referring to Figure S, there is illustrated a further embodiment of the invention which comprises a housing 50 having a sloping upper surface on which is located an indicating meter 52, holes 54 therein for the emergence .. .. ..
-6- ~ 3~7~7 of sound from loudspeaker 28 of Figure l, and plug-in terminal locations 56 and 58. The ends of wires 60 and 62 are connected in the terminals 56 and 58 whilst at the end of said wires are metallic probe portions 64 and 66 as illustrated in Figure 5. Thus the metallic portions 64 and 66 may be placed at any two separate locations on a patient's skin so as to determine cutinous points. It will be understood that the embodiments shown in Figure 5 are more convenient for use in a doctor's office whilst the embodiment of Figure 3 is convenient for use either in a doctor's office or by the patient alone. In this way stimulation of the skin may be achieved or the cutinous points determined for further treatment.
The embodiment of Figure 5 is also provided with an on-off switch 68, and adjustable current limiter 70 and a volume control 72.
The type and value of the different components can readily by selected by an expert skilled in the art.
It will also be understood that instead of using loudspeaker 28 some other indicating means, such as a lamp or meter, may be used.
It will be readily apparent to a person skilled in the art that a number of variations and modifications can be made without departing from the true spirit of the invention which will now be pointed out in the appended claims.
Claims (8)
1. An apparatus for determining cutinous points within an animal body, consisting of:
(a) two electrically conductive terminals (32, 40/64, 66) for making contact with the skin of said body;
(b) said terminals (32, 40/ 64, 66) forming part of an electrical circuit;
(c) (i) the first 32/66) of said two terminals (32, 40/64, 66) being connected through a first resistor (6) to the first base electrode of a transistor (10), said transistor adapted to generate a pulse current by the on/off switching thereof;
(ii) a second electrode of said transistor (10) being connected to one end (12) of the primary winding of a transformer (14);
(iii) a third electrode of said transistor (10) being connected to one side of a battery (16), the other side of the battery (16) being connected to an intermediary tapping point of said transformer (14);
(iv) the second (40/64) of said terminals being connected directly or by the intermediary of a resistor to the opposite end (24) of said primary winding;
(v) a capacitor (26) connected between said base electrode and said second terminal, which capacitor discharges at an increased rate as the electrical resistivity of the skin drops, thereby generating an increased pulse rate in said pulse current;
(vi) an indicator means (28) connected across a secondary winding of said transformer (14), said indicator means adapted to indicate the frequency of said pulse current.
(a) two electrically conductive terminals (32, 40/64, 66) for making contact with the skin of said body;
(b) said terminals (32, 40/ 64, 66) forming part of an electrical circuit;
(c) (i) the first 32/66) of said two terminals (32, 40/64, 66) being connected through a first resistor (6) to the first base electrode of a transistor (10), said transistor adapted to generate a pulse current by the on/off switching thereof;
(ii) a second electrode of said transistor (10) being connected to one end (12) of the primary winding of a transformer (14);
(iii) a third electrode of said transistor (10) being connected to one side of a battery (16), the other side of the battery (16) being connected to an intermediary tapping point of said transformer (14);
(iv) the second (40/64) of said terminals being connected directly or by the intermediary of a resistor to the opposite end (24) of said primary winding;
(v) a capacitor (26) connected between said base electrode and said second terminal, which capacitor discharges at an increased rate as the electrical resistivity of the skin drops, thereby generating an increased pulse rate in said pulse current;
(vi) an indicator means (28) connected across a secondary winding of said transformer (14), said indicator means adapted to indicate the frequency of said pulse current.
2. An apparatus according to claim 1 adapted to provide electrical treatment to said body in the form of pulse current in therapeutic dosage strength.
3. An apparatus according to claims 1 or 2 wherein said indicator means (28) is an apparatus for emitting audible sound at the frequency of said pulse current.
4. An apparatus according to claims 1 or 2 wherein said electrical circuit is contained within a box (50), with the two terminals (64, 66) external to the box (50) and connected with the electrical circuit by way of extension leads (60, 62) connected to plug-in connectors, said box (50) having corresponding sockets (56, 58) to receive said plug-in connectors, said circuit including a series ammeter (52) and a variable resistor (70).
5. An apparatus according to claims 1 or 2 wherein said electrical circuit is contained within a box adapted to be hand-held, and wherein at least one of said terminals is integral with said box.
6. An apparatus according to claim 5 wherein both of said terminals are integral with said box.
7. An apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said first terminal (32) is the positive terminal and is integral with said box and said second terminal is the negative terminal and is positioned at the end of an extendable arm (36).
8. An apparatus according to claim 7 wherein said extendable arm (36) is adjustable in length.
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| CA000595819A CA1319737C (en) | 1989-04-05 | 1989-04-05 | Acupuncture locating device |
| EP90905407A EP0483150B1 (en) | 1989-04-05 | 1990-04-04 | Acupuncture locating device |
| PCT/CA1990/000110 WO1990011751A1 (en) | 1989-04-05 | 1990-04-04 | Acupuncture locating device |
| DE69022993T DE69022993T2 (en) | 1989-04-05 | 1990-04-04 | DEVICE FOR LOCATING ACUPUNCTURE POINTS. |
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| CA002066445A CA2066445A1 (en) | 1989-04-05 | 1990-04-04 | Acupuncture locating device |
| AT90905407T ATE128856T1 (en) | 1989-04-05 | 1990-04-04 | DEVICE FOR LOCALIZING ACUPUNCTURE POINTS. |
| JP2505591A JPH05501066A (en) | 1989-04-05 | 1990-04-04 | Acupuncture point detection device |
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