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US 2014/0275718 A1Published application
Spinal nerve stimulation rings for rehabilitation of patients with spinal trauma and stroke
AssigneeUniversity of Rochester
InventorsJason HUANG, Samantha Dayawansa
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Abstract
A device circles the spinal segmental nerves like a ring and cause stimulation of the nerves. The present invention offers magnetic as well as electric stimulation properties in order to balance the two modes.
Claims13
A method for applying treatment to a nerve, the method comprising:
- (a) placing a collar around the nerve;
- and
- (b) applying stimulation to the nerve through the collar.
A device for applying treatment to a nerve, the device comprising:
- a collar for being placed around the nerve;
- and
- a stimulator for applying stimulation to the nerve through the collar.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.