Acupuncture needles with accessories for sensing and stimulation
US10213363B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36017
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensing and monitoring system can use acupuncture needle-based electrodes for sensing signals from a person and/or delivering stimulation to the person. In various embodiments, the electrodes can include partially insulated acupuncture needles. In various embodiments, the electrodes can include partially insulated or non-insulated acupuncture needles and one or more electrodes incorporated into a needle stopper configured as a guiding tube for an acupuncture needle or integrated into an acupuncture needle.
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