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Electrode systems and related methods for providing therapeutic differential tissue stimulation

  • US 20070112402A1
  • Filed: 10/19/2006
  • Published: 05/17/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An electrode system for providing therapeutic differential tissue stimulation, the system comprising:

  • (a) an electrode body;

    (b) a plurality of electrode segments positioned along the electrode body, wherein the electrode segments are formed from predetermined shapes and sizes that produce a predetermined electrical field for stimulating predetermined portions of tissue, and wherein each of the electrode segments includes an outer surface which is exposed from the electrode body for coupling to tissue; and

    (c) a lead connected to each of the electrode segments for applying a common electrical signal to the electrode segments.

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