Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2002-06-20
2010-12-28
Kahelin, Michael (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
C607S118000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07860570
ABSTRACT:
Miniature implantable stimulators (i.e., microstimulators) are capable of producing unidirectionally propagating action potentials (UPAPs). The methods and configurations described may, for instance, arrest action potentials traveling in one direction, arrest action potentials of small diameters nerve fibers, arrest action potentials of large diameter nerve fibers. These methods and systems may limit side effects of bidirectional and/or less targeted stimulation.
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Bradley Kerry
Carbunaru Rafael
Haller Matthew I
He Tom Xiaohai
Kuzma Janusz A
Black Bruce E.
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
Frommer & Lawrence & Haug LLP
Kahelin Michael
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