Manoutchehr Moasser

US Patent:

44173601, Nov 29, 1983

Filed:

Jul 31, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/288941

Inventors:

Manoutchehr Moasser - Brandywine MD

International Classification:

A61F 122

US Classification:

3 15

Abstract:

An improved valve prosthesis for causing non-traumatic unidirectional flow of a pulsatory fluid, such as blood, through a conduit, such as a blood vessel by means of magnetic force. The valve may include two flaps, made of a suitable flexible material, attached by the proximal ends to opposite sides of a covered annular mounting structure. A pair of magnetic members are connected to the distal ends of the flaps thereby to exert either repulsive or attractive force to permit the smooth, non-traumatic closure of the valve flaps. If repulsive force is used, the opposite sides are prevented from impacting traumatically. In another embodiment a pair of rigid flaps are mounted for pivotal movement along a common diametrical line and prevented, by magnetic repulsive force, from impacting traumatically in either the closed or open positions.

US Patent:

46467254, Mar 3, 1987

Filed:

Nov 16, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/552314

Inventors:

Manoutchehr Moasser - Brandywine MD

International Classification:

A61H 100

US Classification:

128 24A

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method for treating infectious skin conditions characterized by the presence of lesions and local or systemic symptoms such as pain, itching, burning or swelling. Infections caused by herpes viruses and staphylococcal bacteria have been shown to be particularly responsive to the present method and apparatus, although the treatment of a wide range of infectious and inflammatory skin disorders is contemplated to fall within the scope of the present invention. The present method comprises the direct application of ultrasonic radiation to the affected body area for a time and at a power output sufficient to provide rapid symptomatic relief and promote rapid healing.