Orthopedic treatment device with electromagnetic field generator
US11596803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for an orthopedic treatment system. In one aspect, the system includes a body unit configured to attach to an orthopedic bone plate, an electromagnetic field emitter positioned within the body unit, the electromagnetic field emitter configured to project an electromagnetic field at a therapeutic frequency for a therapeutic duration. The system may further include an internal power source positioned within the body unit, the internal power source configured to provide electrical current to the electromagnetic field emitter. The system may also include a receiving coil positioned within the body unit, the receiving coil configured to receive power from an external power source, the external power source positioned outside the body unit.
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