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Implantable neurostimulator with refractory stimulation

US7869867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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209References

23Claims

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Assignee

Cybersonics, Inc. · US

Inventors

Scott A. Armstrong · Angleton, US
Randolph K. Armstrong · Houston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 27, 2006
Grant date	Jan 11, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 4, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/36082
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In some embodiments, a method comprises providing an electrical signal to a nerve to evoke an action potential. The nerve thereby enters a refractory period in which the nerve is in a refractory state. The method further comprises, during the refractory period, providing an electrical signal to the nerve thereby altering the refractory period of the nerve or non-target tissues.

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