Neuromuscular stimulation cuff

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9884178
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14649025

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The present disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices for performing thought-controlled neuromuscular stimulation. Also described are methods for producing a neuromuscular stimulation cuff. The systems and methods generally relate to receiving and processing thought signals indicative of an intended action, and then delivering stimulation to effectuate the intended action through a neuromuscular stimulation cuff. The neuromuscular stimulation cuff includes a flexible printed circuit board having at least one finger and a plurality of electrogel discs disposed on the at least one finger. The neuromuscular stimulation cuff may be produced as described herein. The neuromuscular stimulation cuff employs a flexible multi-electrode design which allows for reanimation of complex muscle movements in a patient, including individual finger movement.

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BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE505 KING AVENUE COLUMBUS OH 43201

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Bouton, Chad E Powell, US 69 2330
Friend, Jeffrey Columbus, US 14 247

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