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Electrode system for transcutaneous nerve and/or muscle stimulation

US9008791B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

DJO GLOBAL SWITZERLAND SÀRL · CH

Inventors

Felix Buhlmann · Pully, CH
Klaus Schonenberger · Ecublens, CH
Pierre Rigaux · Liège, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 9, 2005
Grant date	Apr 14, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 15, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/3904
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrode system for transcutaneous nerve and/or muscle stimulation that includes a pair of stimulating electrodes and a stimulation current generator for generating a nerve and/or muscle stimulation current between the stimulating electrodes. The system also includes a current-injecting electrode arranged in proximity to one of the stimulating electrodes, and an injection-current generator located in the area of the current-injecting electrode. The current-injecting electrode and the corresponding injection-current generator reduce, or even eliminate, undesirable sensations resulting from an excitation of subcutaneous receptors by the stimulation current.

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