Systems and methods for fast and reversible nerve block
US10322293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One aspect of the present disclosure relates a system that can quickly and reversibly block conduction in a nerve. The system can include a first nerve block modality that provides heat to the nerve to block conduction in the nerve. For example, the heat can provide the quick nerve block. The system can also include a second nerve block modality that provides an electrical signal to the nerve to block the conduction in the nerve. For example, the electrical signal can provide the reversibility. In some instances, the heat can be provided by an infrared light signal and the electrical signal can be provided by a kilohertz frequency alternating current (KHFAC) signal or a direct current (DC) signal.
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