Neuromuscular stimulation cuff
US9884178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices for performing thought-controlled neuromuscular stimulation. Also described are methods for producing a neuromuscular stimulation cuff. The systems and methods generally relate to receiving and processing thought signals indicative of an intended action, and then delivering stimulation to effectuate the intended action through a neuromuscular stimulation cuff. The neuromuscular stimulation cuff includes a flexible printed circuit board having at least one finger and a plurality of electrogel discs disposed on the at least one finger. The neuromuscular stimulation cuff may be produced as described herein. The neuromuscular stimulation cuff employs a flexible multi-electrode design which allows for reanimation of complex muscle movements in a patient, including individual finger movement.
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