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Neurostimulator

US8369956B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2011
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N7/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and devices for stimulating nerves are disclosed. In one embodiment adapted for stimulating excitable tissue, the invention includes drive circuitry, an acoustic transducer and a pair of electrodes.

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