Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device and method using microcurrent
US7187977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/326
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device and method using a microcurrent with a carrier signal and a square wave form for promoting cell repair and/or healing. It has been found that applying particular wave forms of direct current with a carrier wave signal with specified intervals promotes cell healing especially in treatment of macular degeneration. This method and nerve stimulation device is packaged to require no input from a user and a user must only apply the electrodes to the correct part of the body and start the preprogrammed sequence of electrical currents. The method involves applying bursts of direct current at higher frequencies for shorter periods of time followed by lower frequency bursts of electrical current for longer periods of time.
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