Electronic stimulation textile for traditional Chinese medicine therapy
US9037270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/165
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A textile for providing traditional Chinese medicine therapy to a wearer using electronic stimulation includes at least two conductive paths that are made from conductive textile material, the conductive paths are separated by nonconductive textile material, at least one pair of electrodes attach to the conductive paths corresponding to specific part of body or acupoints according to traditional Chinese medicine theory, and an electronic stimulation signal controller configured to conduct electronic stimulation signals to the electrodes via the conductive paths.
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