Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-06
2006-06-06
Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted...
C600S372000, C600S382000, C600S384000, C600S386000, C600S546000, C600S547000, C600S554000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07058438
ABSTRACT:
A portable apparatus which allows a user to perform self-diagnostic evaluation of nerve sensory latency between a pair of epidermal locations proximal to nerve conduction paths. The device provides a simple and low-cost self-diagnostic apparatus which may be used for the detection and ongoing monitoring of sensory latency, such as sensory latency which is the result of carpal tunnel syndrome. The apparatus is powered by a single battery which provides power to all circuitry of the apparatus. Upon power activation, the device generates a series of high voltage stimulus pulses at an electrode in epidermal contact with the user/operator. The nerve response voltage is detected by a second electrode located along nerve pathway and the time delay between stimulus and response is displayed and periodically updated as each new response is detected.
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Enroth Richard J.
Grace Lawrence J.
Bennett Henry
O'Banion John P.
Patel Nihir
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