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Electronic stimulation textile for traditional Chinese medicine therapy

US9037270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2009
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2030

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  • 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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