Flexible sheet for neuromuscular stimulation
AssigneeBattelle Memorial Institute
InventorsJohn Bartholomew, Jeffrey Friend
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Abstract
A flexible sheet for neurostimulation is described having a flexible non-conductive substrate matrix in which electrodes are embedded along a lower surface. Electrically conductive wires extend from the electrodes through the flexible substrate to another exterior surface of the substrate. Methods of making the flexible sheet and making a device using the flexible sheet are also disclosed.
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A flexible sheet, comprising:
- a non-conductive, flexible substrate;
- a plurality of electrodes embedded within the flexible substrate;
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- electrically-conductive wires running through the flexible substrate from a common exterior surface of the flexible substrate to each electrode.
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A flexible sheet, comprising:
- a fabric substrate;
- a plurality of conductive components on a bottom surface of the fabric substrate;
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- a plurality of non-conductive components on the bottom surface of the fabric substrate
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A flexible sleeve for neuromuscular stimulation, comprising:
- a plurality of conductive wires that are each connected to an electrode;
- a non-conductive elastomeric matrix in which the wires and electrodes are embedded;
- a sensor embedded in the elastomeric matrix;
- wherein the electrodes are disposed along a bottom surface of the sleeve that contacts a subject's skin when the sleeve is worn.
A method of making a flexible sheet, comprising:
- in a mold, placing conductive wires in connection with electrodes or contacts for electrodes;
- adding an elastomer precursor into the mold to encase the wires and electrodes or contacts for electrodes;
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- curing the elastomer precursor to create the flexible sleeve with embedded wires and electrodes or contacts for electrodes.
A method of making a custom-fit, flexible sleeve for neuromuscular communication, comprising:
- providing a flexible sheet comprising a plurality of conductive wires that are each connected to an electrode;
- a non-conductive elastomeric matrix in which the wires and electrodes are embedded;
- a sensor embedded in the elastomeric matrix;
- wherein the electrodes are disposed along a surface of the sheet;
- and wherein the wires connect at the same side of the sheet;
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- cutting the sheet to fit an individual patient such that the electrical connections from the side of the sheet to the electrodes are not disrupted.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.