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Fail-safe muscle stimulator device

US4539993A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 18, 1982
Grant dateSep 10, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3604
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tissue stimulator of the type which provides short intervals of stimulation followed by longer intervals of rest is provided with a fail-safe system for turning off the stimulator if the stimulation interval exceeds a predetermined maximum interval. A timer times each "on" interval. If the "on" interval exceeds the predetermined maximum, the timer times out and shuts off stimulation.

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