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Iontophoretic burn-protection electrode structure

US4164226A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 13, 1977
Grant dateAug 14, 1979
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Expiry dateJun 13, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/0476
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method, and typically a pair of treatment electrodes energized at opposite electrical polarity, for applying electricity to the human body. At least the area of the negative electrode in contact with the skin is covered with felt-like material, preferably moistened, and having a thickness in excess of three millimeters. Compliance with a current-time limitation according to the method essentially avoids iontophoretic burns. Electively, this negative electrode structure allows increasing the size of the positive electrode, permitting a larger treatment current with reduced discomfort. Intermingled positive and negative electrodes may be used.

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