Device for muscle stimulation
US7146220B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0484
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for muscle stimulation, including: two exoskeletal shells, each including an outer member including an at least semi-rigid material, the shells being configured to at least partly, surround a limb portion of a user, and kinematic connection means connecting the shells and providing the shells with at least one degree of freedom in translation, so as to enable the shells to move in a substantially linear movement with respect to each other.
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