Title: Transcutaneous nerve stimulator

Abstract: Transcutaneous nerve stimulating apparatus wherein a portable, battery-operated variable pulse width, variable pulse rate oscillator is coupled through a variable amplitude current amplifying device to a set of electrodes adapted to be positioned upon the skin of a patient in proximity to a pain exhibiting area. The electrical signals or impulses are transmitted through the skin to the underlying nerves and serve to block the pain.

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Inventors: Miller, Curtis H. (Burnsville, MN, US)

Application Number: 705677
Filing Date: 1976-07-15
Publication_date: 1978-04-18
Assignee: Med General, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
Primary Class(es): 607/46
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US Patent Ref:

1257555	Feb, 1918	Vreeland	128/410.
3109430	Nov, 1963	Tischler	128/422.
3255753	Jun, 1966	Wing	128/421.
3464416	Sep, 1969	Williams	128/410.
3669119	Jun, 1972	Symmes	128/410.
3718132	Feb, 1973	Holt et al.	128/421.
3911930	Oct, 1975	Hagfors et al.	128/421.

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Primary Examiner: Kamm, William E.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Haugen; Orrin M.