Systems for electrical stimulation of nerves in adipose tissue regions
CA 2608017 C · Owner: Zmina, Therese · Inventors: Thrope, Geoffrey B.; Strother, Robert B.; Bennett, Maria
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Systems and methods use an implantable pulse generator system for neuromodulation stimulation to provide functional and/or therapeutic outcomes by the unilateral or bilateral stimulation of the left and/or right branches of the dorsal genital nerves using one or more leads and electrodes implanted in adipose or other tissue in the region at or near the pubic symphysis. A neuromodulation stimulation waveform includes at least a variable frequency component and/or a variable duty cycle component and/or a variable amplitude component and/or a variable pause component to ward off habituation. The elongated lead includes at least two electrically conductive portions to apply electrical …
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- Filed November 30, 2005 and granted July 29, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended November 30, 2025.
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