Method and apparatus to increase tactile senstivity and proprioception in humans
US8958886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D2400/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An article for transcutaneously applying electrical stimulation to sensory receptors. The article is a support to which an electrode pair, a positive and corresponding negative electrode, is attached. Leads are electrically attached to each of the positive and negative electrodes, wherein each lead has an insulated coating. A controller is electrically attached to the leads for delivering monophasic or biphasic electrical stimulation at a single frequency. A power supply is electrically connected to the controller, and may be attached to the support. The article may be a sock, a glove, a harness or an insole.
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