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Devices and systems for stimulation of tissues

US9149386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2013
Grant dateOct 6, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2007/0276
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

NMES systems and methods for stimulating muscle tissue, and in some embodiments deep muscle tissue. The impedance near the surface of the skin is controllably increased to increase the percentage of energy delivered to a subject that stimulates muscle tissue.

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