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System and method for nerve stimulation

US8583256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2011
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/0492
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for stimulating a nerve, wherein the system includes a first waveform generator adapted to generate a first waveform having a frequency capable of stimulating a predetermined nerve of the mammal, a second waveform generator adapted to generate a carrier waveform having a frequency capable of passing through tissue of the mammal, a modulation device electrically coupled to the first and second waveform generators and adapted to modulate the first and carrier waveforms to create a modulated waveform, and an electrode electrically coupled to the modulation device and positioned substantially adjacent to skin of the mammal, and adapted to apply the modulated waveform thereto.

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