Adjustable orthosis for electrical stimulation of a limb
US9095417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, devices and methods for treating a targeted body tissue (e.g., bone, soft tissue, muscle, ligaments, etc.) by stimulating the body tissue with an electric current are described herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first orthosis member that includes a first electrode. The first orthosis member is configured to be disposed about a first portion of a limb of a user of the apparatus such that the first electrode is in contact with the first portion of the limb. The apparatus includes a second orthosis member that includes a second electrode. The second orthosis member is configured to be disposed about a second portion of the limb such that the second electrode is in contact with the second portion of the limb. A connector is configured to couple the second orthosis member to the first orthosis member and the connector has a selectively adjustable length.
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