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Viral-inhibiting apparatus and methodsRelated Patent Categories: Surgery: Light, Thermal, And Electrical Application, Light, Thermal, And Electrical Application, Electrical Energy Applicator, Hand HeldViral-inhibiting apparatus and methods description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070073372, Viral-inhibiting apparatus and methods. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to curtailing viral phenomenon and, more particularly, to viral-inhibiting apparatus and methods, which impose an electric current signal of reversing polarity upon the viral laden region. BACKGROUND [0002] The presence of a virus in the body manifests itself various as fever blisters, genital affliction, lesions, warts, growths, etc., with the attending pain, burning, irritation, swelling, itching, and embarrassment. [0003] Because viral infections are often long term and repetitive, providing technology to inhibit the same, immediately and continuously available to the afflicted person, would be a valuable benefit to the individuals specifically and to mankind generally. BRIEF SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION [0004] In brief summary the present invention overcomes or substantially alleviates problems of the past pertaining to inhibiting viral phenomenon, by apparatus and methodology which impose an electric current signal of reversing polarity upon the viral-laden site. [0005] With the foregoing in mind, it is a primary object to overcome or substantially alleviate problems of the past in inhibiting viral phenomenon. [0006] Another paramount object is to inhibit viral phenomenon using apparatus and methodology which impose an electric current signal between electrodes first in one direction and then in another direction. [0007] A further significant object is the provision of novel apparatus and methodology for inhibiting viral phenomenon, which are immediately and continuously available to the person afflicted. [0008] Another important object is the provision of viral inhibiting apparatus having one or more of the following features: hand-held; self operable; reduces severity and frequency of the ailment; non-invasive; cost effective; low maintenance; long lasting although discardable and replaceable when and if contaminated; essentially painless; low power; conserves power; applicable to various wave forms; provides for rapid transition between polarity reversals; and solves a long existing unsatisfied need. [0009] These and other objects and features of the present invention will be apparent from the detailed description taken with reference to accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective of a viral inhibitor embodying principles of the present invention; [0011] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the electronics of the inhibitor of FIG. 1; [0012] FIG. 3 is a diagram of the carrier signal upon which a desired waveform is superimposed; and [0013] FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of circuitry contained in the inhibitor of FIG. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENTS [0014] The present invention addresses the long-standing, unsatisfied need for a viral-inhibiting non-invasive apparatus and methods. The novel apparatus and methods herein disclosed fundamentally impose an electric current signal of reversing polarity upon a viral-laden region, on a non-invasive basis. The apparatus is handy since it may be compact, such that some embodiments may be hand-held and self utilized, whereby the electric current signal passes between exposed spaced electrodes or probes through a viral-laden region of the person afflicted, such as a lip affected with a cold sore or fever blister. The polarity of the current signal, after a relatively short period of time, is rapidly reversed and oppositely applied also for a limited period of time. In some embodiments, the current signal, from a low-voltage power source, is applied to one electrode for a few seconds, the transition to reverse polarity takes only micro seconds and the oppositely applied current signal to a second electrode then also consumes a few seconds. However, the process may be repeated periodically without risk of human injury. The length of exposure may be shortened or extended, as appropriate. The reversal of polarity is accommodated by a trigger circuit interposed between two differential circuits. [0015] The apparatus and associated methodology reduces the severity, frequency and duration of the viral phenomenon. The apparatus is cost effective, low maintenance and, while it may be functional for an extremely long time, it may be discarded and replaced when and if the device or probes thereof become contaminated so that complete cleaning can no longer take place. The disclosed apparatus is essentially painless, uses low power, has an automatic shutoff, conserves energy and may utilize one or more of a variety of waveforms. The apparatus includes a safety feature, which prevents harm to the user or to a child who may inadvertently gain access to the apparatus. [0016] The reversal in polarity is significant, although the exact reason therefore is not, at this time, fully understood. There are no known side effects, merely a slight tingle at the skin. [0017] The disclosed apparatus (inhibitor) includes a high current disabling circuit which shuts down the apparatus if the current signal passing between the electrodes through the viral-ridden tissue exceeds a safe range. [0018] A double-pole, double-throw switch may be used to rapidly reverse polarity. The current signal, first in one direction and then in a second, comprises an output successively issued from two differential circuits through opposed probes or electrodes. The internal circuitry of the differential circuits in the disclosed apparatus comprises zero bias circuitry. The zero bias circuit is deactivated by manual engagement of a push button. The zero bias is restored when the reverse polarity signals time out, to preserve electrical power. High gain can be achieved and active discrete elements may be utilized in the inhibitor. A regeneration circuit can boot the inhibitor for rapid utilization. [0019] The start push button is preferably interior of a transparent or translucent cover, which is yieldable to accommodate actuation of the start push button through the cover. Similarly, certain light indicators (LEDs) are disclosed as being inside the transparent or translucent casing. As explained herein in greater detail, the visual indicators communicate to the user that the device is activated, the direction of the current signal, that the magnitude of the current of the signal is either within or beyond a safe range. The inhibitor negates circuit bounce, which otherwise might cause multiple or false starts. Continue reading about Viral-inhibiting apparatus and methods... 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