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Systems and methods of powered muscle stimulation using an energy guidance field

US8676332B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2012
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2032

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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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