Ancillary device for electrical stimulation device and electrical stimulation device
US9901735B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided are an ancillary device for an electrical stimulation device and an electrical stimulation device. The ancillary device is usable for an electrical stimulation device including at least one electrode that contacts the head of a user to apply a current to the head of a user, and includes a reverse current supplier that contacts the at least one electrode of the electrical stimulation device, and a controller that controls the reverse current supplier such that a reverse current is supplied to the at least one electrode to neutralize the at least one electrode.
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