Systems and methods of powered muscle stimulation using an energy guidance field
US8676332B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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