Self-directing, transcutaneous stimulation electrode
US8948879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0492
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A neurostimulation device is provided. The device has first and second physical electrode elements that cooperate to provide a plurality of virtual electrode pairs. The spacing between the physical elements, as well as the relative surface areas between the respective portions comprising the virtual pairs, is controlled to provide self-selecting and/or self-directing treatment capabilities.
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