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Iontophoretic treatment apparatus

US4325367A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 19, 1979
Grant dateApr 20, 1982
Priority date—
Expiry dateNov 19, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/303
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A self-contained iontophoretic treatment apparatus is provided which includes a support structure on which is mounted a pair of electrodes in generally close proximity to one another as well as a source of electrical power and appropriate controls for delivering electrical power to the electrodes. The electrodes are arranged so that, for example, the palm of a single human hand can be placed on the device and simultaneously contact both electrodes, thereby confining the iontophoretic treatment to the palm surface of the hand. Alternative embodiments of the invention specially adapted for treating the plantar surfaces of the feet and the axillae are also disclosed.

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