Interface apparatus for stimulation of biological tissue
US8977354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0456
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for interfacing between tissues being stimulated is provided. The apparatus includes an electric source capable of generating an applied electric field across a region of tissue and/or a means for altering at least one electromagnetic characteristic of the region of tissue relative to the applied electric field and an interface component, such interface component creating an interface between the region of tissue and the applied electric field or the means for altering at least one electromagnetic characteristic of the region of tissue.
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