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Reanimation device and method for treating the paralyzed face

  • US 4,799,487 A
  • Filed: 05/11/1987
  • Issued: 01/24/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/11/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A re-animation device for a face paralyzed on one side only, comprising:

  • means for sensing muscle-stimulation signals from the muscles controlling a specific facial function on the non-paralyzed side of the face, said sensing means being adapted to transmit said signals;

    means for receiving said muscle-stimulation signals, said receiving means being adapted to process said signals as needed by the muscles controlling said specific facial function on the paralyzed side of the face and adapted to transmit said processed signals; and

    means for stimulating said muscles controlling said specific facial function on the paralyzed side of the face, said stimulating means being adapted to receive said processed signals.

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