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Combination of tonic and burst stimulations to treat neurological disorders

US8364273B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 24, 2008
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 27, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present application relates to a new stimulation design which can be utilized to treat neurological conditions. The stimulation system produces a combination of burst and tonic stimulation which alters the neuronal activity of the predetermined site, thereby treating the neurological condition or disorder.

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