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Apparatus and methods for providing electrical stimulation

US8271090B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2010
Grant dateSep 18, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/36034
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed for providing electrical stimulation to a subject from a stimulation unit using a transmission line and a plurality of electrodes. The apparatus may include a plurality of discrete nodes, each adapted to connect to the transmission line for receiving the electrical stimulation and to connect with at least one pair of the plurality of electrodes. Related methods are also described.

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