Smart thermal textile for acupuncture therapy
US9603197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2203/036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a smart textile capable of providing acupuncture therapy to the wearer through strategically positioned electrodes throughout the textile, connected via silver coated fabric. Through the instant invention, heat therapy can be applied to specific points on the body, while being safe due to the absence of wires.
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