Apparatus and method for relieving pain using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
US8948876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36031
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in humans, comprising a housing; stimulation means mounted within the housing for electrically stimulating nerves; an electrode array releasably mounted to the housing, connectable to the stimulation means, and comprising electrodes for electrical stimulation of nerves; control means mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the stimulation means for controlling the stimulation means; monitoring means mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the stimulation means for monitoring the stimulation means; user interface means mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the control means for controlling the stimulation means; display means mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the control means and the monitoring means for displaying the status of the stimulations means; and a strap attached to the housing and configured to hold the housing, stimulation means and electrode array at a specific anatomical location to treat pain.
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