Abstract: A novel undergarment is disclosed that solves the problem presented to obese persons having an overhanging or sagging abdomen creating skin irritation and rashes to portions of the lower torso by friction and moisture retention. The innovative undergarment is a panty having an internal partition that separates the interior of the panty into posterior and anterior compartments. When worn, the anterior compartment may form a pouch into which the overhanging mass of the abdomen may be received. The partition is naturally disposed between the skin of the overhanging belly and that of the lower torso regions, preventing skin-to-skin contact and ensuing skin problems. The partition may be stitched along the seams of the undergarment. In some embodiments, the partition may be anchored to the rear of the undergarment for added support.

Abstract: A neural prosthetic device for reducing or eliminating the effects of tinnitus is inserted into a tinnitus patient's primary auditory cortex (or thalamus). The prosthetic device includes a stimulation device for outputting processed electrical signals and an electrode arranged in the primary auditory cortex having a plurality of electrical contacts. Each of the plurality of electrical contacts independently outputs electrical discharges in accordance with the electrical signals. In another embodiment, a catheter is inserted into the tinnitus patient's primary auditory cortex or thalamus. The catheter microinfuses drugs which suppress or eliminate abnormal neural activity into disperse geometric locations in the cortex or thalamus, thereby reducing or eliminating the effects of the patient's tinnitus.

Abstract: A method for implanting a neural prosthetic into a target zone of a patient's brain for reducing or eliminating the effects of tinnitus. The prosthetic includes a stimulation device for outputting processed electrical signals and an electrode which is arranged in the target zone having a plurality of electrical contacts. Each of the plurality of electrical contacts independently outputs electrical discharges in accordance with the electrical signals.

Abstract: A neural prosthetic drug delivery apparatus for reducing or eliminating the effects of tinnitus. The apparatus includes a catheter which is inserted into the patient's auditory cortex or thalamus. The catheter microinfuses drugs which suppress or eliminate abnormal neural activity into geometrically separate locations of the patient's brain, thereby reducing or eliminating the effects of tinnitus. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a stimulation device for outputting processed electrical signals and an electrode having a plurality of electrical contacts which is arranged in a target zone of the patient's brain. Each of the plurality of electrical contacts independently outputs electrical discharges in accordance with the electrical signals.

Abstract: A neural prosthetic device for reducing or eliminating the effects of tinnitus is inserted into a tinnitus patient's primary auditory cortex (or thalamus). The prosthetic device includes a stimulation device for outputting processed electrical signals and an electrode arranged in the primary auditory cortex having a plurality of electrical contacts. Each of the plurality of electrical contacts independently outputs electrical discharges in accordance with the electrical signals. In another embodiment, a catheter is inserted into the tinnitus patient's primary auditory cortex or thalamus. The catheter microinfuses drugs which suppress or eliminate abnormal neural activity into disperse geometric locations in the cortex or thalamus, thereby reducing or eliminating the effects of the patient's tinnitus.

Abstract: A method for implanting a neural prosthetic drug delivery apparatus into a target zone of a patient's brain for reducing or eliminating the effects of tinnitus. The apparatus includes a catheter which is inserted into the patient's auditory cortex or thalamus. The catheter microinfuses drugs which suppress or eliminate abnormal neural activity into geometrically separate locations of the patient's cortex or thalamus, thereby reducing or eliminating the effects of tinnitus.