Transdermal electrical stimulation at the neck
US10646708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described herein are methods and apparatuses for the application of transdermal electrical stimulation (TES). The apparatuses described herein include neck-worn devices having electrodes (or configured to connect to electrodes, including automatically self-connecting to electrodes) adapted to couple to the midline of the back of user's neck. A neck-worn controller may be configured as a cord, band, wire, torc, necklace, loop, strap, or the like, and may be rigid or semi-rigid and may be worn at least partially around the subject's neck. The controller may controllably apply one or more waveforms to the electrodes of the electrode pad (e.g., patch) to deliver TES adapted to treat a disorder (e.g., psoriasis) and/or to induce or enhance a relaxed cognitive state.
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