Apparatus and method for relieving pain using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
US11717682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36031
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in humans, the apparatus comprising: a housing; a stimulation unit mounted within the housing for electrically stimulating nerves; an electrode array releasably mounted to the housing and connectable to the stimulation means, the electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes for electrical stimulation of nerves; a control unit mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the stimulation unit for controlling at least one characteristic of the stimulation unit; a monitoring unit mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the stimulation unit for monitoring at least one characteristic of the stimulation unit; a user interface unit mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the control unit for controlling the stimulation unit; a display unit mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the control unit and the monitoring unit for displaying the status of the stimulations unit; and a strap attached to the housing; wherein the strap is configured to hold the housing, stimulation unit and electrode array at a specific anatomical location to treat pain.
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