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Positioning aid for transcranial magnetic stimulation

  • US 10,639,491 B2
  • Filed: 02/27/2018
  • Issued: 05/05/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/06/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for positioning a magnetic coil for transcranial magnetic stimulation in relation to the head of a patient, the device comprising:

  • a head unit comprising;

    a support for the head of the patient configured to bear at least part of the weight of the head; and

    a positioning unit connected to the support, the positioning unit having a coil seat for holding a magnetic coil; and

    a holding arm that holds the head unit and that can be installed firmly;

    a reversibly movable connection between the head unit and the holding arm, the movable connection configured such that a change of a force, which is applied onto the support by the head of the patient, results in a relative movement between the head unit and the holding arm through the movable connection.

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