DR. DEBORAH A. STOKES, PH.D.
Medical Practice in Alexandria, VA
License number
Virginia 0701003233
Category
Social Work
Type
Professional
License number
Virginia PSY1000393
Category
Social Work
Type
Health
Address
Address
2121 Eisenhower Ave. SUITE 604, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone
(703) 684-0334
(703) 960-5934 (Fax)
(703) 960-5934 (Fax)
Professional information
Dr. Deborah A Stokes, Alexandria VA - PHD
Specialties:
Counseling, Psychology
Address:
2121 Eisenhower Ave STE 604, Alexandria 22314
(703) 684-0334 (Phone), (703) 960-5934 (Fax)
(703) 684-0334 (Phone), (703) 960-5934 (Fax)
Languages:
English
Method And Apparatus For Magnetic Brain Wave Stimulation
US Patent:
6978179, Dec 20, 2005
Filed:
Feb 26, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/372924
Inventors:
Rodger H. Flagg - Fairfax Station VA, US
W. Bruce Barham - Arlington VA, US
Deborah Anne Stokes - Alexandria VA, US
Glen Elliot Kotapish - Middle River MD, US
W. Bruce Barham - Arlington VA, US
Deborah Anne Stokes - Alexandria VA, US
Glen Elliot Kotapish - Middle River MD, US
International Classification:
A61N001/10
US Classification:
607 45
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a streamlined magnetic brain wave stimulation apparatus, which receives electronic signals based upon pre-recorded brain wave patterns. The brain wave patterns actuate electromagnets placed on a user's neck adjacent to the user's brainstem, to create a plurality of magnetic pulses to influence a user's brain centers to influence a desired mental state. Rhythmic electrical brain wave signals are recorded, identified, divided and repeated to create a streamlined brain wave signal to induce a desired mental state. The streamlined patterns are then recorded on a suitable memory means. When the memory means is actuated, the rhythmic electrical signals are sent to electromagnets located in proximity to the back of the user's neck in proximity to the posterior aspect of the user's superior cervical region, in an area that is immediately inferior to the cranial cavity to electromagnetically stimulate the brain stem, to influence a desired mental state. This produces a gentle magnetic stimulation, which is neither felt nor discerned by the user. The gentle magnetic stimulation passes through the brain stem to the brain centers to influence the desired mental state.