Devices and methods for stimulating nerves
AssigneeFemPulse, LLC
InventorAlexandra Haessler
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Abstract
A device for stimulating nerves adjacent the vagina includes a nerve stimulating element coupled to a main body. The nerve stimulating element is positioned and designed to stimulate the vesical, Frankenhauser's and/or inferior hypogastric plexuses. The device may reside in the vaginal fornices. An implant is also provided which has a nerve stimulating element in contact with a uterosacral ligament. The device positioned in the vagina may be used to charge a power source for an implant which may be a capacitor.
Claims26
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A system for stimulating nerves, comprising
- a first body having an exterior surface;
- a first nerve stimulating element coupled to the first body;
- a first power source coupled to the first body;
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- a first control system coupled to the first power source and the first nerve stimulating element.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.