Electrode patch and method for neurostimulation
US8175718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for stimulating a nerve or nerves in a patient includes an electrode patch having an array of equally spaced concentric electrodes each having a central cathode and a concentrically surrounding anode. The electrode array patch is used to determine the location of the nerve or nerves to be stimulated by electrical pulses. Once the location of the nerve is determined, a concentric electrode patch having a central cathode and a concentrically surrounding anode is positioned at the optimal location on the patient's skin to effect neurostimulation. The concentric electrode patch may be removably affixed to the patient's skin by adhesive or magnets.
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