Electrical stimulator and garment electrode connection system
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1. A system for delivering energy to a treated body portion of a human or animal subject, comprising:
- an electrode for application to the treated body portion; and
an electronic stimulator attached directly to the electrode, said electronic stimulator delivering energy to the electrode.
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Abstract
An electronic stimulator for delivery of energy to a treated body portion through a garment or other form of electrode, and a method of treatment using said stimulator. A connector strap comprising diode bridge circuitry maintains proper polarity on the electrodes regardless of the orientation of connection between the stimulator and the electrode.
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1. A system for delivering energy to a treated body portion of a human or animal subject, comprising:
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an electrode for application to the treated body portion; and
an electronic stimulator attached directly to the electrode, said electronic stimulator delivering energy to the electrode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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- 15. A therapeutic stimulator comprising an energy source, at least one electrical connection for delivering energy from said energy source to an electrode, and means for direct attachment of said stimulator to the electrode.
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23. A connector strap for providing electrical connection between an electronic stimulator and a pair of electrodes, said connector strap comprising:
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first and second inner contacts;
first and second outer contacts;
a first conductor path between said first inner contact and said first outer contact, said first conductor path comprising a first diode;
a second conductor path between said first inner contact and said second outer contact, said second conductor path comprising a second diode;
a third conductor path between said second inner contact and said first outer contact, said third conductor path comprising a third diode; and
a fourth conductor path between said second inner contact and said second outer contact, said fourth conductor path comprising a fourth diode. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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26. A method of treating a body portion of a human or animal subject, comprising:
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applying a garment electrode to a body portion to be treated; and
delivering therapeutic energy to the electrode from an electronic stimulator attached directly to the electrode. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28)
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