Clinton T Rubin

US Patent:

6561991, May 13, 2003

Filed:

Dec 19, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/739222

Inventors:

Kenneth J. McLeod - Stony Brook NY
Clinton T. Rubin - Port Jefferson NY

Assignee:

The Research Foundation of the State University of New York (SUNY) - Stony Brook NY

International Classification:

A61B 5103

US Classification:

600587, 600552

Abstract:

A non-invasive method for evaluating a musculoskeletal system of a patient is provided which includes the steps of: providing a vibration measurement device in proximity to a non-rigidly supported platform; measuring a vibrational response of the patients musculoskeletal system using the vibration measurement device after the patient rests on the non-rigidly supported platform; performing a frequency decomposition of the vibrational response to quantify the vibrational response into specific vibrational spectra; and analyzing the vibrational spectra to evaluate muscle strength, postural stability and bone density. A non-invasive physiologic vibration quantification system is also provided for evaluating the musculoskeletal system of the patient. The system includes vibration means for externally transferring vibrations to the musculoskeletal system and including a vibration measurement device for measuring a response by the musculoskeletal system in accordance with the vibrations transferred by the vibration means and for forming signals representative of the musculoskeletal system response; and an analyzer coupled to the vibration measurement device for receiving the signals from the vibration measurement device and developing a frequency spectrum associated with the signals. The frequency spectrum provides vibrational quantification of the musculoskeletal system for evaluating at least postural stability.

US Patent:

6607497, Aug 19, 2003

Filed:

Dec 18, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/739426

Inventors:

Kenneth J. McLeod - Stony Brook NY
Clinton T. Rubin - Port Jefferson NY

Assignee:

The Research Foundation of the State University of New York (SUNY) - Stony Brook NY

International Classification:

A61B 5103

US Classification:

600595

Abstract:

A method is provided for treating postural instability following a determination that a patient is experiencing postural instability. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a vibration table having a non-rigidly supported platform; (b) permitting the patient to rest on the non-rigidly supported platform for a predetermined period of time; and (c) repeating the steps (a) and (b) over a predetermined treatment duration. Step (b) includes the steps of (b1) measuring a vibrational response of the patients musculoskeletal system using a vibration measurement device; (b2) performing a frequency decomposition of the vibrational response to quantify the vibrational response into specific vibrational spectra; and (b3) analyzing the vibrational spectra to evaluate at least postural stability. Preferably, the predetermined period of time is approximately 10 minutes and the predetermined treatment duration is at least four weeks.

US Patent:

7166067, Jan 23, 2007

Filed:

Oct 7, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/265785

Inventors:

Roger J. Talish - Hillsborough NJ, US
Kenneth J. McLeod - Vestal NY, US
Clinton T. Rubin - Port Jefferson NY, US

Assignee:

Juvent, Inc. - Somerset NJ

International Classification:

A63B 71/00

US Classification:

482148, 482 95

Abstract:

A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a vibrational loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits of the therapy. As an example, an exercise device includes a support surface for supporting all or part of the bodily tissue of an individual using the device. A linear or rotary vibrational loading mechanism associated with the frame or a rotational element of the exercise device drives the support surface at a selected load and frequency, thereby inducing mechanical loading of bodily tissue adjacent to the support surface sufficiently to facilitate the growth, development, strengthening, and/or healing of bone tissue. The vibrational loading mechanism may be incorporated into any exercise device, including standard exercise devices such as rowing machines, stair climbing machines, elliptical trainers, bicycles, cross-country ski trainers, treadmills, or weight trainers.

US Patent:

7322948, Jan 29, 2008

Filed:

Mar 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/087248

Inventors:

Roger J. Talish - Hillsborough NJ, US
Kenneth J. McLeod - Vestal NY, US
Clinton T. Rubin - Port Jefferson NY, US

Assignee:

Juvent, Inc. - Somerset NJ

International Classification:

A63B 23/00

US Classification:

601 49, 482148

Abstract:

A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits of the therapy. As an example, a exercise device includes a support surface for supporting all or part of the bodily tissue of an individual using the device. A linear or rotary loading mechanism associated with the frame or a rotational element of the exercise device drives the support surface at a selected load and frequency, thereby inducing mechanical loading of bodily tissue adjacent to the support surface sufficiently to facilitate the growth, development, strengthening, and/or healing of bone tissue. The loading mechanism may be incorporated into any exercise device, including standard exercise devices such as rowing machines, stair climbing machines, elliptical trainers, bicycles, cross-country ski trainers, treadmills, or weight trainers.

US Patent:

7338457, Mar 4, 2008

Filed:

Mar 14, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/724108

Inventors:

Roger J. Talish - Hillsborough NJ, US
Kenneth J. McLeod - Vestal NY, US
Clinton T. Rubin - Port Jefferson NY, US

Assignee:

Juvent, Inc. - Somerset NJ

International Classification:

A61H 1/00

US Classification:

601 49

Abstract:

A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits of the therapy. As an example, a exercise device includes a support surface for supporting all or part of the bodily tissue of an individual using the device. A linear or rotary loading mechanism associated with the frame or a rotational element of the exercise device drives the support surface at a selected load and frequency, thereby inducing mechanical loading of bodily tissue adjacent to the support surface sufficiently to facilitate the growth, development, strengthening, and/or healing of bone tissue. The loading mechanism may be incorporated into any exercise device, including standard exercise devices such as rowing machines, stair climbing machines, elliptical trainers, bicycles, cross-country ski trainers, treadmills, or weight trainers.

US Patent:

7727152, Jun 1, 2010

Filed:

Feb 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/522452

Inventors:

Yixian Qin - Port Jefferson Station NY, US
Clinton Rubin - Port Jefferson NY, US
Wei Lin - Port Jefferson NY, US

Assignee:

The Research Foundation of State University of New York - Albany NY

International Classification:

A61B 8/00
G01H 15/00

US Classification:

600449, 73599, 73597, 600438

Abstract:

The invention comprises a system and method for determining at least one material property of a material sample (such as a bone sample) at at least one point. The system includes a transmitting ultrasonic transducer and a receiving ultrasonic transducer, both transducers being confocal transducers. The transducers are configured to receive the material sample therebetween such that the confocal point of the transducers are located at the at least one point in the material sample. A processor initiates an ultrasonic signal from the transmitting transducers that is transmitted trough the at least one point of the material sample when positioned between the transducers. The ultrasonic signal is received by the receiving transducing and the processor in turn receives a signal reflecting one or more measures of the received ultrasonic signal. The processor determines at least one ultrasonic parameter for the at least one point of the material sample based upon the transmitted and received ultrasonic signals. The processor further determines the at least one material property at the point of the sample based upon the at least one ultrasonic parameter.

US Patent:

7942835, May 17, 2011

Filed:

Mar 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/716075

Inventors:

Roger J. Talish - Hillsborough NJ, US
Clinton T. Rubin - Port Jefferson NY, US
Kenneth J. McLeod - Vestal NY, US

Assignee:

American Medical Innovations, L.L.C. - Fort Myers Beach FL

International Classification:

A61N 7/00

US Classification:

601 2

Abstract:

A system and method are disclosed for providing therapeutic treatment using a combination of ultrasound and vibrational stimulation. The system includes a first therapeutic treatment system or Dynamic Motion Therapy system having a vibrational assembly having a non-rigidly supported platform for generating resonant vibrations. The system further includes a second therapeutic treatment system configured to operate either alone or in conjunction with the first therapeutic treatment system. The second therapeutic treatment system includes an ultrasound transducer assembly which generates ultrasonic waves. In one embodiment, the ultrasonic waves are modulated by the resonant vibrations. One method includes: a) applying vibrational stimulation to a patient's body; and b) simultaneously or non-simultaneously applying an ultrasonic stimulation to the patient's body during a treatment session.

US Patent:

8043234, Oct 25, 2011

Filed:

Mar 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/716519

Inventors:

Roger J. Talish - Hillsborough NJ, US
Clinton T. Rubin - Port Jefferson NY, US
Kenneth J. McLeod - Vestal NY, US

Assignee:

American Medical Innovations, L.L.C. - Fort Myers FL

International Classification:

A61N 7/00

US Classification:

601 2

Abstract:

Systems and methods are disclosed for providing therapeutic treatment using vibrational stimulation, ultrasound stimulation and electro-stimulation. The combined therapeutic treatment allows for more flexible and effective treatment of bone-loss related and other ailments and conditions by providing one or a combination of vibrational, ultrasound and/or electro-stimulation to a patient.