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Gait modulation system and method

US8972017B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2012
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H3/14
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods related to an electrical stimulation orthosis are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes disposing a connector of a stimulation electrode assembly through an opening defined by a detachable layer. The connector of the stimulation electrode assembly is reversibly coupled to a connector disposed on an inner face of a frame. The detachable layer is coupled to the inner face of the frame. The method further includes disposing the frame about a limb segment of a body such that the detachable layer is in contact with a portion of the limb segment, and an electrical stimulation electrode of the stimulation electrode assembly is in contact with at least one stimulation point on a surface of the body associated with at least one of a nerve or a muscle.

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