Electro-nerve stimulator systems and methods
US6493588B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0502
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electro-nerve stimulator system includes a pulse generator for generating current pulses with a transcutaneous patch and percutaneous needle for delivering current pulses to selected stimulation sites. The stimulator is a small battery operated external device that allows adjustment of stimulation levels and interfaces, via a connector, to the trans-percutaneous cable. The transcutaneous electrode is attached to the skin distal from the desired stimulated nerve site. A percutaneous needle is inserted close to the internal nerve site. Stimulation current pulses are designed to flow between the transcutaneous electrode and the internal percutaneous needle. The field generated at the needle site causes the nerve to fire.
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