Apparatus and method for stimulation of biological tissue
US9320895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for generating focused currents in biological tissue is provided. The apparatus comprises an electric source capable of generating an electric field across a region of tissue and means for altering the permittivity of the tissue relative to the electric field, whereby a displacement current is generated. The means for altering the permittivity may be a chemical source, optical source, mechanical source, thermal source, or electromagnetic source.
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