Systems and methods of powered muscle stimulation using an energy guidance field
US8433403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0276
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
NMES systems and methods for stimulating muscle tissue, and in some embodiments deep muscle tissue. The impedance near the surface of the skin is controllably increased to increase the percentage of energy delivered to a subject that stimulates muscle tissue.
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