Kevin L. Kilgore,Warren M. Grill,Cameron C. McIntyre,John T. Mortimer
申请号：
US12816802
公开号：
USRE045718E1
申请日:
2010.06.16
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2015
代理人:
摘要：
Systems and methods for blocking nerve impulses use an implanted electrode located on or around a nerve. A specific waveform is used that causes the nerve membrane to become incapable of transmitting an action potential. The membrane is only affected underneath the electrode, and the effect is immediately and completely reversible. The waveform has a low amplitude and can be charge balanced, with a high likelihood of being safe to the nerve for chronic conditions. It is possible to selectively block larger (motor) nerve fibers within a mixed nerve, while allowing sensory information to travel through unaffected nerve fibers.
