Concerted use of noninvasive neuromodulation device with exoskeleton to enable voluntary movement and greater muscle activation when stepping in a chronically paralyzed subject

US11298533B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventors

• Victor Reggie Edgerton · Los Angeles, US
• Yury Gerasimenko · Los Angeles, US
• Parag Gad · Calabasas, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 26, 2016
• Grant date: Apr 12, 2022
• Expiry date: Aug 11, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/36057
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

In various embodiments a method of synergistically using a neuromodulation stimulator and a robotic exoskeleton for the restoration of voluntary movement and greater muscle activation in chronically paralyzed subjects is provided. The noninvasive neuromodulation system delivers signals to facilitate the restoration and/or enhancement of neurological function where at least one effect is strengthened stepping capacity that can be further substantiated when coupled with robotic exoskeleton assistance.