DR. GEORGE E SPRINGER, DC
Anesthesiologist Assistant at Turner St, Clearwater, FL

5527357, Jun 18, 1996

Jun 24, 1994

8/265605

George E. Springer - Clearwater FL

A61N 126

607140

A galvanic current is applied to acupuncture points of a human face by electrodes that are mounted in a predetermined array on a mask-like device that overlies the face. Each electrode is movable along its longitudinal axis so that its leading end is positionable into abutting relation to the face of the wearer of the mask. A low voltage is applied to each electrode and facial tissue is stimulated by a galvanic current that flows between the electrode and a remote ground. An electronic circuit controls activation of each electrode in accordance with a predetermined pattern to provide an optimal, systematic treatment, but the circuit may be overridden in favor of a manual activation of the electrodes so that the treatment may be provided in accordance with any pattern. A rubber sheath overlies the leading end of each electrode and has an enlarged, disc-shaped leading end to ensure treatment of all areas of the face that require stimulation.

6181974, Jan 30, 2001

Mar 29, 1999

9/280756

George E. Springer - Clearwater FL

A61N 104

607140

A facial contact electrode assembly for use in electrotherapy. A galvanic current is applied to acupuncture points of a human face by adjustable electrodes. A screw head on the distal end of the electrode comes into contact with the face of a user. The screw head is rotateably adjustable whereby rotation of the screw in a first direction causes advancement of the screw head towards the user's face and counterrotation causes retraction of the screw head. Therefore, when employing an array of electrodes for electrotherapy of the face, each individual electrode can be lengthened or shortened to adjust to the individual characteristics of the user's face. Further adjustment is automatically achieved by each electrode using a resilient conductive spring enclosed within the housing of each electrode. The spring biases the electrode against the face of the user while carrying the galvanic current from an electrical power source to the screw head.